Meaning & use

subway

noun·Everyday

An underground railway system used for public transportation in a city.

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She takes the subway to work every morning to avoid traffic.

The subway map looked confusing until we finally found our line's color.

A note on using this word

American English says "subway"; British English typically says "the Underground" or "the tube."

Words with a similar meaning

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