The London Underground Network, the rapid transit system serving Greater London and surrounding areas. First opened in 1863, it’s the world’s oldest underground railway network.
Tube
Example Sentences
"I take the Tube to work every morning."
"The Tube gets very crowded during rush hour."
"Which Tube line goes to Heathrow?"
Etymology & History
British (specifically London) term for underground railway/subway. From tube-shaped tunnels. 'The Tube' is London Underground. British public transport icon.
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Region
London/Cockney
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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