subway
noun
an underground electric railroad, usually in a large city.
subways
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pluralof subway.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Longtime critics of subways used the explosion to stoke community fears that tunneling would lead to exploding homes.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 7, 2026
Back in China, many cities have grown cleaner and more livable in recent years, linked together by efficient subways and high-speed trains.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 19, 2026
“When I am mayor, I will work every day to keep Jewish New Yorkers safe—on our streets, our subways, at shul, in every moment of every day,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 31, 2025
What sets robotaxis apart is the privacy it offers that can’t be found on crowded subways or even in a traditional taxicab.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 24, 2025
Terrorized Berlin inhabitants crowded into cellars, subways, underground bunkers, and concrete flak towers.
From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
