Metropolitan Opera

Cultural  

1. The most prominent opera company in the United States, often called “the Met” for short. It is based in New York City.

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Example Sentences

London and New York saw “Traviata” the next year, and in 1883 it was featured with a more contemporary setting in the first season of the Metropolitan Opera.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

His expansive theatrical vision embraced the outstanding work of the top-flight cast headed by Michael Spyres and Lise Davidsen in the title roles and the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra under Yannick Nézet-Séguin.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

The Metropolitan Opera, which also mounted McDermott’s production, released it on CD and DVD, winning a Grammy for best opera recording.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

His shift toward classical singing was cemented after he won first place in the Metropolitan Opera’s Los Angeles regional auditions, leading to a debut at New York’s Metropolitan Opera in 1990.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2025

Harry Cat, who had crept into the Metropolitan Opera House a few times and knew how people acted there, shouted, “Bravo, Chester! Bravo!”

From "The Cricket in Times Square" by George Selden