English · Daily Life
subway
/ˈsʌb.weɪ/
[/ˈsʌb.weɪ/]
underground railway
Intermediatenoun
Definition
An underground railway system in a city, used by many passengers.
Example
The subway was packed during rush hour, so he had to stand the whole crowded journey.
The subway was packed during rush hour, so he had to stand the whole crowded journey.
Etymology
Compound of 'sub' (under) and 'way'; the American sense dates to the 1890s.
How & Where It’s Used
American term for an underground railway; Britons say 'underground' or 'tube'.