metroplex

noun
UK: /ˈmetrəʊpleks/
US: /ˈmetroʊpleks/

  1. A large metropolitan area formed by several cities and their suburbs.

    1. I live near the metroplex.
    2. The Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex is a major economic hub with numerous corporate headquarters.

Synonyms

megacity conurbation

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "metroplex" is /ˈmetrəʊpleks/ in British English and /ˈmetroʊpleks/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "metroplex": megacity, conurbation.

Example usage of "metroplex": "I live near the metroplex.". More examples on the page.