Synonyms for

Subway

Verb / ˈsʌˌbweɪ / Another word for subway — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

an underground electric railroad

Synonyms & similar words

tube metro subwaysystem underpass underground metro tube underground railway train transportation tram streetcar monorail subterranean subsurface belowground under sub

Synonyms by register

Formal

underground railway rapid transit system metro

Informal

tube underground train

Literary

netherway subterranean passage

Antonyms

surface aboveground overland open-air street-level

Common collocations

  • subway station
  • subway car
  • subway line
  • subway system
  • ride the subway
  • take the subway
  • subway map
  • subway entrance

Word family

noun subway

Usage note

Primarily used in North America for an underground urban rail system. In the UK, 'underground' or 'tube' is more common.

Example sentences

  1. I rode the subway to school this morning.
  2. The subway is a fast way to get around the city.
  3. We took the subway to the game.
  4. The subway station was crowded with people.
  5. The subway is an important part of the citys transportation system.

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