ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Metro

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈmɛtɹəʊ/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Metro is a noun meaning (general) A rapid transit rail transport system, or a train in such systems, generally underground and serving a metropolitan area.

Meaning

(general) A rapid transit rail transport system, or a train in such systems, generally underground and serving a metropolitan area.

More Meanings

  1. A metropolitan area.
  2. metropolitan
  3. (less common) An urban rapid transit rail transport system, normally with lighter track and light trains (i.e. an S-Bahn or similar), or a train in such systems.

Example Sentences

He is going to the stadium by metro.
Informs how long the passenger has to wait for the next metro
I hurry to the underground. ... I am waiting for the next metro; I'll take it.
With the weather clear and warm for a change, I decided to catch the next metro to the outskirts of town by myself.

Word Forms

Synonyms for metro

Depending on context, synonyms include subway, underground, Tube.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include subway, underground, tube, railway, meter, police.

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