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

  • (..) Save us, Mr. Black Man!" I ask you nice, " Move to the next car." You just sit there like... Thank you for participating. Hopefully, you enjoyed our smaller, energy-efficient subway cars. Watch your step. You will have a nice evening. I need a cleanup crew at st and Central Park West. (..)
    2002 Men in Black II
  • (..) Got it. Hey! Hey, Jeff. What's happening, buddy? - We were wondering why you're here. - The man's talking to you. You know our arrangements. Stay in the E, F and R subway lines... ...and you get all the garbage you want. What the hell are you doing here, worm boy? Tee. (..)
    2002 Men in Black II