subway

noun
UK: /ˈsʌb.weɪ/
US: /ˈsʌb.weɪ/

  1. An underground railway system for transporting people in a city.

    1. I take the subway to work every day. [ ] [ ]
    2. The subway station is very crowded during rush hour, making my commute difficult. [ ] [ ]

  2. A passage under a road for pedestrians.

    1. Use the subway to cross the busy street. [ ] [ ]
    2. The poorly lit subway felt unsafe, so I chose to walk across the street instead. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

underground metro tube underpass

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "subway" in English means: An underground railway system for transporting people in a city., A passage under a road for pedestrians..

The phonetic transcription of "subway" is /ˈsʌb.weɪ/ in British English and /ˈsʌb.weɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "subway": underground, metro, tube, underpass.

Example usage of "subway": "I take the subway to work every day.". More examples on the page.