subway

/ˈsʌbweɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

A system of underground or elevated electric railway with cars that run on rails, often used for public transportation.

“She took the subway to work every day.”

2. verb

To travel on a subway, especially to a place that is difficult to reach by other means.

“The tourists had to subway through the crowded streets to reach the city center.”

Synonyms

  • el
  • metro
  • tube
  • underground

Antonyms

  • bus
  • car