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metro
1[me-troh]
noun
plural
metrosthe underground electric railway of Paris, France, Montreal, Canada, Washington, D.C., and other cities.
metro-
2a combining form meaning “measure,†used in the formation of compound words.
metronome.
metro
3[me-troh]
adjective
noun
plural
metros(often initial capital letter)Ìýthe government or jurisdiction of a large city.
metro-
4a combining form meaning “uterus,†used in the formation of compound words.
metrorrhagia.
metro-
5a combining form representing metropolis or metropolitan in compound words.
metroflight; metroland; Metroliner.
metro-
1combining form
indicating the uterus
metrorrhagia
metro-
2combining form
indicating a measure
metronome
metro
3/ ˈmɛtrəʊ, metro /
noun
an underground, or largely underground, railway system in certain cities, esp in Europe, such as that in Paris
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
Origin of metro1
Origin of metro2
Origin of metro4
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
Origin of metro1
Origin of metro2
Origin of metro3
Example Sentences
In Tehran, the government announced they were opening the metro stations 24 hours a day so people can take shelter.
A retired army soldier, who now works with the city's metro service, Mr Asari has been staying for three years in a neighbourhood close to the airport.
The Iranian government has suggested that people shelter in mosques and metro stations.
Iranian government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani said in an interview with state media that metro stations and mosques would be open 24 hours a day starting Sunday night for use as shelters.
The Newcastle to Sunderland metro line will also receive an extension, while nearly £1bn will go towards improving train services in the south west of England.
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