met·ro
ˈme-(ˌ)trō 
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 11 Jan. 2026
Many studios and theaters typically use the two largest metros to gauge which markets to expand to and how long a movie will be playing in theaters.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Sharon Lawson, CBS News, 27 Nov. 2025
The Liberty Macarena’s location is the latest of several metro Mexican restaurants to close.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Looking ahead, the lessons learned from the near-disaster could be used for future projects like sub-sea tunnels, metro systems, and work in high-risk geological environments.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 11 Jan. 2026
Many studios and theaters typically use the two largest metros to gauge which markets to expand to and how long a movie will be playing in theaters.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
The metro Atlanta woman's strength comes from a lifetime of service.
—Sharon Lawson, CBS News, 27 Nov. 2025
The Liberty Macarena’s location is the latest of several metro Mexican restaurants to close.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
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“Metro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/metro. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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