subway

American  

[suhb-wey] / ˈsʌbˌweɪ /

noun

1. especially British, tube, underground.  an underground electric railroad, usually in a large city.

2. Chiefly British. a short tunnel or underground passageway for pedestrians, automobiles, etc.; underpass.

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verb (used without object)

1. to be transported by a subway.

   We subwayed uptown.

subway British  

/ ˈsʌbˌweɪ /

noun

1. an underground passage or tunnel enabling pedestrians to cross a road, railway, etc

2. an underground passage or tunnel for traffic, electric power supplies, etc

3. an underground railway

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Etymology

Origin of subway

First recorded in 1820–30; sub- + way ¹

Example Sentences

Local media quoted officials as saying that food and fuel supplies were covered and that subway and bus services would continue operating as usual.

From Barron's

The shirts’ release Thursday coincided with the announcement that the first phase of the Metro D Line subway extension will open May 8, with three new stations connecting downtown Los Angeles to Beverly Hills.

From Los Angeles Times

Wafers travel in special pods that are carried on a track system similar to the New York City subway, with local and express lines, station stops and a sophisticated dispatch system.

From The Wall Street Journal

While most subway lines will continue operating local service, officials said bus routes could be altered depending on road conditions.

From The Wall Street Journal

Most subway lines will still operate local service, the city said, and public buses are exempt from the ban, though routes could be altered depending on road conditions.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• metro
• underground