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What is the correct pronunciation of subway and what does subway mean?

subway

noun

How to pronounce subway?

The word subway sounds like sub-way
/'səb,weɪ/

What is the definition of subway?

nounan electric railway operating below the surface of the ground (usually in a city)
Examples
  • in Paris the subway system is called the `metro' and in London it is called the `tube' or the `underground'
nounan underground tunnel or passage enabling pedestrians to cross a road or railway

How do subway systems impact urban development?

  • They facilitate urban sprawl, improve accessibility, and often lead to increased property development around stations.