subway
IPA: sˈʌbweɪ
noun
- (Canada, US, Scotland, South Africa) An underground railway, especially for mass transit of people in urban areas.
- (Canada, US, Scotland, South Africa) A train that runs on such an underground railway.
- (Canada, US) A rapid transit system, regardless of the elevation of its right of way; a metro system.
- (Britain) An underground walkway, tunnel for pedestrians (called pedestrian underpass in US).
- An underground route for pipes, sewers, etc.
verb
- (intransitive, US, informal) To travel by underground railway.
Advertisement
Examples of "subway" in Sentences
- The subway train rumbled through the dark tunnel, rattling the windows of the car
- I grabbed a sandwich from the nearby subway before heading to catch my train
- The subway system in this city is known for its efficiency and convenience
- The smell of fresh bread wafted through the subway station, making my mouth water
- I always feel a sense of adventure when I navigate the bustling subway system in a new city
Advertisement
Advertisement