metro

meter / metre / metronoun

Alternative meanings

A unit of length in the metric system; it can also refer to an underground train system in a city.

Pronunciation

MEH-troh

Root and affixes

Loanword used in Cebuano for meter or metro.

Variants or conjugations

metros, metrosan

Related words and expressions

measure, length, centimeter, kilometer, distance

Meaning and usage notes

Metro is mainly used as a unit of measurement. Metrosan can refer to a tape measure or meter stick. For the transport system, context usually makes it clear.