metro
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1met·ro

noun \ˈme-(ˌ)trō, in French context also mā-ˈ\
plural metros

Definition of METRO

: subway b

Origin of METRO

French métro, short for (chemin de fer) métropolitain metropolitan railroad
First Known Use: 1904

Other Transportation Terms

camber, corduroy, demurrage, milestone

2met·ro

adjective \ˈme-(ˌ)trō\

Definition of METRO

First Known Use of METRO

1953

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