Metro: meaning, definitions and examples

Widely used in European and Asian countries to refer to an urban public transportation system consisting of electric trains that run on tracks, often underground.

• She takes the metro to work every day.
• The Paris Metro is known for its extensive network.

Commonly used in the United States and Canada to refer to an underground urban railway system.

• He was late because the subway was delayed.
• New York City has one of the most famous subway systems in the world.

Used in the United Kingdom to refer to an urban rail system that operates primarily below street level. Can also refer generally to any subterranean system.

• The London Underground is one of the oldest in the world.
• She prefers the underground to avoid traffic.

A term primarily used in the United Kingdom, especially in London, to describe the city's underground rail network.

• Let's take the Tube to get to the museum.
• The Tube is a convenient way to travel around London.

A large public transportation system usually found in big cities, especially useful when referring to underground rapid transit systems.

• The metro in New York is very efficient
• We need to take the metro to get downtown

A group of supermarkets that operate under the same brand and have similar products and policies, usually found in multiple locations.

• The supermarket chain has stores all over the country
• Tesco is a well-known supermarket chain

A large retail store that combines a department store and a grocery supermarket. This term is often used when referring to very large stores that offer a wide variety of products under one roof.

• We did our weekly shopping at the new hypermarket
• The hypermarket offers everything from food to electronics