noun
- plural of metroplex; large metropolitan areas consisting of a major city and its surrounding suburbs and satellite cities
Usage: primarily used in American English
Examples
- The Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston metroplexes are among the largest in Texas.
- Many businesses choose to locate in major metroplexes for better access to markets.
- Traffic congestion is a common problem in most American metroplexes.
- The population of these metroplexes continues to grow rapidly.
- Economic opportunities attract millions of people to major metroplexes each year.
- Urban planners study metroplexes to improve transportation systems.