What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
subway
Example
I take the subway to work every day. [subway: noun]
Example
We walked through the subway to get to the other side of the street. [subway: noun]
Example
I ordered a turkey and cheese subway for lunch. [subway: sandwich]
tunnel
Example
The train went through a tunnel to reach the other side of the mountain. [tunnel: noun]
Example
We walked through a dark tunnel to get to the other side of the cave. [tunnel: noun]
Example
The miners dug a tunnel through the rock to reach the other side. [tunnel: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Subway is more commonly used in North America while tunnel is more commonly used in Europe. Both words are commonly used in their respective regions.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between subway and tunnel?
Both subway and tunnel are neutral in formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
