metro

/'metrou/
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metro

A family waits for the metro on a clean underground platform.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • An electric railway operating below the surface of the ground (usually in a city): A rapid transit system, typically running on rails, that is powered by electricity and operates primarily in underground tunnels within an urban area.
Usage
  • The word "metro" is used to refer to the entire subway or underground railway system of a city.
  • It is often part of a proper noun when referring to a specific city's system (e.g., the Washington Metro).
  • It is commonly used in many cities worldwide, most famously in Paris.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The fastest way to get across the city is to take the metro.
    • The Paris metro is one of the oldest and most extensive in the world.
    • She uses the metro to commute to work every day.
Advanced Usage
  • "Metro station": A specific stop or access point on a metro line.
    • Let's meet at the Dupont Circle metro station.
  • "Metro line": A specific route or track within the metro system.
    • The Red metro line is currently under construction.
Variants and Related Words
  • Metropolitan (adj): Relating to a large city or its surrounding region. While related etymologically, it is a distinct word.
    • The metropolitan area is served by a complex transportation network.
  • Subway (n): A synonym commonly used in American English.
  • Underground (n): A synonym commonly used in British English.
  • Tube (n): A colloquial synonym for the London Underground.
Synonyms
  • Subway: An underground electric railway.
  • Underground: A railway system that runs below the ground.
  • Rapid transit: A public transportation system in an urban area with high capacity and frequency.
Related Phrases
  • "Metro card": A card used for fare payment on a metro system.
    • Don't forget to top up your metro card.
  • "Metro map": A diagrammatic map of the metro system's lines and stations.
    • Check the metro map to find the best route.
metro

A family waits for the metro on a clean underground platform.

Noun
  1. an electric railway operating below the surface of the ground (usually in a city)
    • in Paris the subway system is called the `metro' and in London it is called the `tube' or the `underground'

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