subway

noun

Definition of subwaynext
as in tunnel

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Recent Examples of subway Outside the dojo, on the soccer sidelines, in a packed subway car, stroller braced between the knees, wherever. — Literary Hub, 13 July 2026 When Chanel sent a camel half-zip and a pair of jeans down the runway (ahem, subway platform) to open their pre-fall show, the look was an instant fan favorite. — Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 10 July 2026 Many bus riders live in neighborhoods historically underserved by transit — large stretches of eastern Queens, southeast Brooklyn, the eastern Bronx, and Staten Island, where residents often live far from subway stations. — Mike Flynn, New York Daily News, 9 July 2026 Clips of the group’s march in Washington, as well as its befuddlement with the subway, went viral. — Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for subway
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subway
  1. tunnel
  2. gallery
  3. cave
Noun
  • The Cuban superstar couple fought back, filing a suit of their own stating unequivocally that no tunnel exists and no parties were thrown there during that time.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • Long before tunnel fits became a social media phenomenon, Dennis Rodman used his arrivals as an extension of his personality, while Iverson helped reshape NBA fashion through throwback jerseys, jewelry and hip-hop style.
    — Nethumi Kannangara, Sportico.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of tunnel
Noun
  • This little free art gallery offers works of art for people to exchange.
    — Mary Eber, CBS News, 14 July 2026
  • The other idea born from those pop-ups was having a coffee bar right inside their gallery.
    — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026
Definition of gallery
Noun
  • With the tall ceilings, crisp air conditioning, and muted brown walls, the dining rooms give off a cave-like vibe.
    — Elliott Harrell, Southern Living, 12 July 2026
  • Take a boat tour of Kleftiko and Sykia sea cave, best seen from a private yacht charter.
    — Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026
Definition of cave

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