Definitions for subway
ˈsʌbˌweɪsub·way

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. metro, tube, underground, subway system, subwaynoun

   an electric railway operating below the surface of the ground (usually in a city)

   "in Paris the subway system is called the `metro' and in London it is called the `tube' or the `underground'"

2. underpass, subwaynoun

   an underground tunnel or passage enabling pedestrians to cross a road or railway

GCIDERate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Subwaynoun

   An underground railroad, usually having trains powered by electricity provided by an electric line running through the underground tunnel. It is usually confined to the center portion of cities; -- called also tube, and in Britain, underground. In certain other countries (as in France or Russia) it is called the metro.

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. subwaynoun

   An underground railway, especially for mass transit of people in urban areas.

2. subwaynoun

   A rapid transit system, regardless of the elevation of its right of way.

3. subwaynoun

   underground walkway, tunnel for pedestrians (called pedestrian underpass in US).

4. subwayverb

   To travel by underground railway.

5. Etymology: sub- + way

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. SUBWAY

   Subway is an American multinational fast food restaurant franchise that specializes in submarine sandwiches (subs), wraps, salads and drinks. Subway was founded by Fred DeLuca and financed by Peter Buck in 1965 as Pete's Super Submarines in Bridgeport, Connecticut. After several name changes in the beginning years, it was finally renamed Subway in 1972, and a franchise operation began in 1974 with a second restaurant in Wallingford, Connecticut. Since then, it has expanded to become a global franchise. Subway serves an array of topping choices, allowing the customer to choose which toppings are included in their sandwich. The longtime Subway slogan, "Eat Fresh", is intended to indicate the fresh ingredients that are used in their sandwiches. It was the fastest-growing franchise in the world in 2015 and, as of June 2021, had 37,540 locations in more than 100 countries and territories. More than half its locations (21,796 or 58.1%) are in the United States. It also is the largest single-brand restaurant chain, and the largest restaurant operator in the world. Its international headquarters is in Milford, Connecticut.

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1. subway

   A subway is an underground public transportation system, typically in urban areas, that uses electric trains to transport passengers quickly and efficiently through a network of tunnels and stations. The trains are designed to handle high-volume traffic, making it a convenient option for commuting, especially in densely populated or heavy-traffic areas. Some systems may also include elevated or ground-level sections in addition to the underground tunnels.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Subwaynoun

   an underground way or gallery; especially, a passage under a street, in which water mains, gas mains, telegraph wires, etc., are conducted

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Subway

   Subway is an American fast food restaurant franchise that primarily sells submarine sandwiches and salads. It is owned and operated by Doctor's Associates, Inc.. Subway is one of the fastest growing franchises in the world with 39,517 restaurants in 102 countries and territories as of 14 June 2013. It is the largest single-brand restaurant chain globally and is the second largest restaurant operator globally after Yum! Brands. Subway's main operations office is in Milford, Connecticut; five regional centers support Subway's growing international operations. The regional offices for European franchises are located in Amsterdam, Netherlands; the Australia and New Zealand locations are supported from Brisbane, Australia; the Asian locations are supported from offices located in Beirut, Lebanon, and Singapore; and the Latin America support center is in Miami, Florida.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Subway

   sub′wā, n. an underground way for traffic under railways, &c., or for water-pipes, gas-pipes, sewers, &c.

The Foolish Dictionary, by Gideon WurdzRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. SUBWAY

   In Boston, a place where one may enjoy continuous disturbance of the peace, disorderly conduct, assault and battery, riot and rebellion. These events are allowed by law, and the entry-fee is five cents.

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. subway

   A type of rail network.

   The subway is clean, neat, tidy and well maintained.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 22, 2020  

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1. subway

   Song lyrics by subway -- Explore a large variety of song lyrics performed by subway on the Lyrics.com website.

Matched Categories

1. • Railway
   • Tunnel

Anagrams for subway »

1. busway

How to pronounce subway?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say subway in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of subway in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of subway in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of subway in a Sentence

1. De Blasio:

   If Metropolitan Transportation Authority chairman're sick, Metropolitan Transportation Authority chairman shouldn't be going on the subway, if you are traveling by subway and the train that comes up is all packed and you can possibly wait for the next train in the hopes it might be less packed, please do.

2. Eric Adams:

   I hear it every time I’m on the subway system – people tell me about their fear of using the system, and we’re going to ensure that fear is not New York’s reality.

3. New York:

   I have waited tables in restaurants. I have ridden the subway. I have walked the streets in New York City. And this kind of language is not new, i have tossed men out of bars that have used language like Mr. Yoho's, and I have encountered this type of harassment riding the subway in New York City. This is not new.

4. David Paterson:

   For the first time in my life – even in the late ‘80s and ’90s when the crime rate was killing 2,000 people a year – I never felt as unsafe as I do now just walking around and God forbid, sometimes we take the subway home from WABC, and you’re hearing about an assault on the subway almost every other day.

5. Detectives James Essig:

   The keys to that U-Haul van was found in the subway in our shooter's possessions, we don't know right now if Mr. James has any connection to the subway. That's still under investigation.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=subway
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=subway
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Subway
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subway
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subway
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=subway
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=subway
9. ^ The Foolish Dictionary, by Gideon Wurdz
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/1989/pg1989-images.html#:~:text=subway