Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tube-station
noun
/tjuːb ˈsteɪʃən/
Definition
A tube station is a facility where trains and passengers can enter and exit, specifically referring to underground railway stations in urban areas, primarily in London.
Examples
- We arrived at the tube station just in time to catch the train.
- The tube station was crowded during rush hour.
- He waited for his friend at the tube station entrance.
Meaning
A place for boarding and alighting from subway trains, often associated with the London Underground system, providing access to various routes and local destinations.
Synonyms
- subway station
- metro station
- rail station
- train station