Looking for the meaning of the word METRO in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of METRO with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Metro
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 20th century: from French métro, abbreviation of métropolitain (from Chemin de Fer Métropolitain ‘Metropolitan Railway’)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈmɛtrəʊ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an underground railway system in a city, especially Paris.
Short Definition:underground railway system in city
Definition:
a major city or metropolitan region
Short Definition:major city
Examples:- auditions were held in all major metros of the country
Word: Metro
Speech Type: Adjective
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈmɛtrəʊ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
metropolitan
Short Definition:metropolitan
Examples:- the Detroit metro area
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