metropolis
noun, plural me·trop·o·lis·es.
Origin of metropolis
Examples from the Web for metropolis
Contemporary Examples of metropolis
The town of Liqian sits on the edge of the Gobi desert, 200 miles from any metropolis, and 4,500 miles from Rome.
But in New York City, a metropolis with an abundance of concrete and very few fields of grass, a far more subtle display appears.
The 30-something heroine glamorized the metropolis and its coveted name brands, Arora says.
The co-owner of Metropolis Collectables, Vincent has Wolverine mutton chops, a Tony Stark goatee, and Lex Luthor swagger.
All we really know so far is that there will be a football match between Gotham City University and Metropolis State University.
Historical Examples of metropolis
I'll be city-sick the first thing I know, and then I'll make a break for the metropolis.
In the Midst of AlarmsRobert Barr
I was now known by name at every public place in and near the metropolis.
Beaux and Belles of EnglandMary Robinson
This Maori town may be considered the metropolis of the Ngatewhatua tribe.
Brighter Britain! (Volume 1 of 2)William Delisle Hay
You and Beatrix will soon be great moral forces in the metropolis.
The Dominant StrainAnna Chapin Ray
From here the first pair of omnibuses in the Metropolis were started on July 4, 1829.
Hampstead and MaryleboneGeraldine Edith Mitton