Plural of subway
regular plural
The plural of subway is subways.
Forms of subway
| Singular | subway /ˈsʌbˌweɪ/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | subways |
| Countable | countable |
Subways in a sentence
- To prevent overcrowding on the subways, Dr.2009 May 1, Susan Dominus, “In 1918 Flu Outbreak, a Cool Head Prevailed”, in New York Times. From the entry nontextile
- The incident has renewed discussion regarding safety barriers in subways.2009 February 18, Melissa Leong, Justin Robertson, “Man accused of TTC assault to remain in police custody: 47-year-old may undergo…. From the entry platform-edge door
- New Yorkers schlep food, household goods, and any conceivable purchase on the subways, up the stairs, on elevators, and on buses.2006, Kyle Ezell, Retire Downtown: The Lifestyle Destination for Active Retirees and Empty Nesters, Kansas City, Mo.: Andrews McMeel…. From the entry schlep
Meaning of subway
- noun An underground railway, especially for mass transit of people in urban areas.
- noun A train that runs on such an underground railway.
- noun A rapid transit system, regardless of the elevation of its right of way; a metro system.
Questions about the plural of subway
- What is the plural of subway?
- The plural of subway is subways.
- Is subway countable?
- Subway is a countable noun.
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