Subway System (Noun)
Meaning
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'".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The city's subway system was notoriously crowded during rush hour, making it difficult to get to work on time.
- Tourists often get lost in the complex subway system of Tokyo, which has multiple lines and transfers.
- The new subway system in the city was designed to be efficient and environmentally friendly, with sleek trains and modern stations.
- To get to the airport, you can take the subway system from the city center, which takes about 30 minutes.
- The subway system in New York City is one of the largest in the world, with 24/7 service on many lines.