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metro
/ˈmɛtroʊ/
Definition
1
An underground electric railway system in a large city, also known as a subway.
2
Short for metropolitan, referring to a densely populated urban area and its surroundings.
3
A prefix derived from Greek 'mētēr' meaning mother, as in 'metropolis' (mother city).
Examples
I hopped on the metro this morning, only to discover my coffee had turned into a thermos of regret from all the jostling.
Living in the metro area means your social life revolves around avoiding rush hour like it's a bad ex.
The metro map looks like a drunk spider's web, but somehow it gets you where you need to go—eventually.
She swiped her metro card with the confidence of someone who knows delays are just free reading time.