metal

noun
UK: /ˈmet.əl/
US: /ˈmet.əl/

  1. A substance that is usually hard, shiny, and a good conductor of heat and electricity.

    1. This pot is made of metal and can go in the oven. [ ] [ ]
    2. The bridge's metal structure was showing signs of rust and needed repair. [ ] [ ]

  2. An object made of metal.

    1. The car was covered in metal, providing protection. [ ] [ ]
    2. The artist created a sculpture using various pieces of scrap metal. [ ] [ ]

  3. A type of rock music with a strong beat, often using electric guitars.

    1. I enjoy listening to metal music at concerts. [ ] [ ]
    2. That band plays a really interesting mix of metal and classical music. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

hard rock mineral steel heavy metal rock
metal verb

  1. To cover something with metal.

    1. They will metal the roof to protect it from weather. [ ] [ ]
    2. The craftsmen metaled the box with gold leaf to give it a luxurious appearance. [ ] [ ]
metal adjective

  1. Made of metal.

    1. The box has a metal lid to keep contents safe. [ ] [ ]
    2. The factory uses metal components to build the machinery. [ ] [ ]

  2. Relating to metal music.

    1. He's a big fan of metal bands from the 80s. [ ] [ ]
    2. The festival showcases a variety of metal genres and subgenres. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "metal" in English means: A substance that is usually hard, shiny, and a good conductor of heat and electricity., An object made of metal., A type of rock music with a strong beat, often using electric guitars..

The phonetic transcription of "metal" is /ˈmet.əl/ in British English and /ˈmet.əl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "metal": hard rock, mineral, steel, heavy metal, rock.

Example usage of "metal": "This pot is made of metal and can go in the oven.". More examples on the page.