subway

Definition

  • noun: a system of underground trains in a city
  • noun: an underground way
  • often used before another noun
  • synonyms: amtrak, l, abri

Examples

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

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

  • I took/rode the 'subway' to midtown.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) He set up meetings all over town. ' He set up other meetings? ' Yes. ' Without me knowing anything about it. ' You're in New York. I'm in New York riding subways hours a day, trying to find advertisers! And how's it going so far? What did you mean, "get left behind"? ' Hi. ' Can I help you? (..)
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