Metro: meaning, definitions and examples

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metro

 

[ หˆmษ›trษ™สŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

public transportation

An underground railway, also known as a subway, metro, or tube, is a form of public transportation that operates below ground level. It typically consists of a network of trains running on electrified tracks, providing a fast and efficient way for people to travel within a city or urban area.

Synonyms

subway, tube, underground

Examples of usage

  • The metro in New York City is one of the busiest in the world.
  • I take the metro to work every day.
Context #2 | Noun

supermarket chain

Metro AG is a multinational retail group that operates a chain of hypermarkets, supermarkets, and cash & carry stores. It is known for its wide range of products, competitive prices, and convenient locations.

Synonyms

hypermarket, supermarket chain

Examples of usage

  • I prefer shopping at Metro for groceries.

Translations

Translations of the word "metro" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น metrรด

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‡เคŸเฅเคฐเฅ‹

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช U-Bahn

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kereta bawah tanah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะตั‚ั€ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ metro

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅœฐไธ‹้‰„ (ใกใ‹ใฆใค)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mรฉtro

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ metro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท metro

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง€ํ•˜์ฒ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชุฑูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ metro

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ metro

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅœฐ้“ (dรฌtiฤ›)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ metro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ neรฐanjarรฐarlest

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะตั‚ั€ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒขแƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ metro

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ metro

Etymology

The word 'metro' originated in French, short for 'chemin de fer mรฉtropolitain' meaning metropolitan railway. It first referred to the Paris Metropolitan Railway in the late 19th century. The concept of an underground railway spread to other cities around the world, leading to the adoption of the term 'metro' in various languages.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,735, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.