Subway

Pronunciation: /ˈsʌbˌweɪ/

Definitions of subway

noun an underground electric railroad

Example Sentences

A1 I took the subway to work this morning.

A2 The subway system in this city is very efficient.

B1 I prefer taking the subway rather than driving in heavy traffic.

B2 The subway station was crowded with commuters rushing to catch their trains.

C1 The subway network in Tokyo is one of the most extensive in the world.

C2 She navigated the complex subway system with ease, thanks to her previous experience living in the city.

Examples of subway in a Sentence

formal The subway system in New York City is one of the oldest and busiest in the world.

informal Let's take the subway to get to the concert tonight.

slang I love grabbing a sub at the subway for lunch.

figurative She felt like she was stuck in a subway tunnel with no way out of her current situation.

Grammatical Forms of subway

• past tense: subwayed
• plural: subways
• comparative: more subway
• superlative: most subway
• present tense: subway
• future tense: will subway
• perfect tense: have subwayed
• continuous tense: is subwaying
• singular: subway
• positive degree: subway
• infinitive: to subway
• gerund: subwaying
• participle: subwayed

Origin and Evolution of subway

First Known Use: 1844 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'subway' originated from the combination of 'sub' meaning under or below, and 'way' referring to a passage or path.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe underground passages or tunnels, the term 'subway' eventually became associated with underground transportation systems, particularly in urban areas.