The term MET WORK is a combination of two words, 'MET' and 'WORK'. The first word, 'MET', is an abbreviation for the Metropolitan OPERA, which is an OPERA company based in New York City. The second word, 'WORK', refers to the job of an OPERA singer, which involves performing on stage and rehearsing with other singers and musicians. Together, the two words form the job description of an OPERA singer at the Metropolitan OPERA.