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Metroplex

American  
[me-truh-pleks] / ˈmɛ trəˌplɛks /

noun

(sometimes lowercase)
  1. a vast metropolitan area that encompasses several cities and their suburbs.

    We're moving to the Dallas-Ft. Worth Metroplex.


Etymology

Origin of Metroplex

Probably metro- 3 + (com)plex

Example Sentences

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“AT&T’s investment reflects the strength of our community, our business-friendly environment, and our shared vision for the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex as a premier business destination,” said Plano City Manager Mark Israelson.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 5, 2026

Dykes quietly moved across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex from Southern Methodist last December and turned TCU into blue-blood beaters in one season of masterful work.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 1, 2023

Farther to the east, rain was falling on the warm side of the system between Abilene and the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.

From Washington Post Nov. 25, 2022

Casey Sherwood, 36, an owner of a home-remodeling company and an amateur hockey player in the Metroplex, was in goal for the morning workout.

From Seattle Times Dec. 2, 2021

They are also both professional theater artists in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex — she an actor, dancer and choreographer; and he an actor, fight choreographer and voice over artist.

From New York Times Sep. 17, 2021

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