metro
noun
met·ro
| \ ˈme-(ˌ)trō
, in French context also mā-ˈtrō
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, in French context also mā-ˈtrō
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plural metros
Definition of metro
(Entry 1 of 2)
metro
adjective
met·ro
| \ ˈme-(ˌ)trō
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Definition of metro (Entry 2 of 2)
Examples of metro in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
Lembke said, adding that developers now could build new housing around south metro Denver. — Bruce Finley, The Denver Post, "Historic ranch on Colorado’s high plains now holds millions of gallons of water for Denver-area economic development," 17 Aug. 2019 Board members get $10,800 per year, which is less than what comparably sized metro districts pay. — Josh Verges, Twin Cities, "St. Paul school board members aren’t paid enough, St. Paul school board members say," 7 Aug. 2019 Wallethub examined statistics from the country’s 150 largest metro statistical areas to determine the most and least educated cities in America. — Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al, "Alabama’s most – and least – educated cities," 6 Aug. 2019 Rainfall of one to two inches is expected over South Florida’s metro ideas Sunday, particularly in the afternoon. — David Fleshler, sun-sentinel.com, "Strong storms sweep across South Florida as flood watch extended to Monday," 4 Aug. 2019 So far, Miller has landed players from New Albany, Indianapolis and its metro area, South Bend and Lafayette. — Zach Osterman, Indianapolis Star, "IU-bound Trayce Jackson-Davis trumpets Hoosiers on the All-Star trail," 6 June 2019 Orlando’s increase to $1,342 average monthly rent represented a $74 increase – and ranked the metro area eighth among top 20 cities. — Bill Zimmerman, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Orlando's rent increases among top in U.S., survey finds," 14 June 2018 Warming is to begin in earnest Thursday, with much of the metro area forecast to reach July-level highs in the mid-80s. — Tom Skilling, chicagotribune.com, "Warming trend underway, summerlike days ahead," 22 May 2018 These are heady times for Idaho’s biggest metro area, with an influx of newcomers, a spike in home prices and a jolt of high-wage jobs in professions like payroll services and accounting that have made Idaho the fastest-growing state in the nation. — Kirk Johnson, The New York Times, idahostatesman, "As Idaho grows, its politics evolve. But don't expect a Democratic surge. | Idaho Statesman," 14 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'metro.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for metro
metro
noun
English Language Learners Definition of metro
(Entry 1 of 2)
: an underground railway system in some cities
metro
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of metro (Entry 2 of 2)
US, informal
: of or relating to a large city and sometimes to the area around it
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