word
Metro
MEH-troh
/ˈmɛˌtroʊ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
metro
Dictionary meaning
An electric railway operating below the surface of the ground, usually in a city.
Examples
- In Paris, the underground system of trains is known as the metro.
Synonyms: underground
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