subway

noun

sub·​way ˈsəb-ˌwā 

: an underground way: such as

a

: a passage under a street (as for pedestrians, power cables, or water or gas mains)

b

: a usually electric underground railway

c

: underpass

subway intransitive verb

Examples of subway in a Sentence

I took the subway to midtown.

No one on the subway seemed to mind how crowded it was.

I've been on both the New York subway and the Underground in London.

Recent Examples on the Web

The video was played at the trial of Penny, who is charged with manslaughter and negligent homicide in the May 1, 2023, death of Neely, a 30-year-old homeless Black man who some witnesses say was acting erratically on a subway car. —Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024

The Detroit Pistons just commuted to work as any New Yorker would — by taking the subway. —Marina Watts, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024

In one video police posted, people stand and walk on top of moving subway cars as strong winds buffet them. —Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN, 2 Nov. 2024

With 472 stations and 28 routes covering all 5 boroughs, the subway is the most convenient option. —Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1822, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing subway

• subway train

Kids Definition

subway

noun

sub·​way ˈsəb-ˌwā 

1

: an underground passage

2

: a usually electric underground railway