Question about the word "tube" I know "tube" in British English means underground(BrE)/subway(AmE) , when I looked it up in the dictionary, I found it only refers to the underground railway system in

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Question about the word "tube" I know "tube" in British English means underground(BrE)/subway(AmE) , when I looked it up in the dictionary, I found it only refers to the underground railway system in London. Does it mean I can not say "tube" in BrE for any undergrounds other than in London? Thank you so much

Nov 25, 2021 2:02 PM

Answers · 7

"other than those in London". Yep, that's right. No worries :)

November 26, 2021

The tube not 'a' tube. I use it most days. Strictly, it only refers to the deep tunnels of the Northern, Bakerloo, Victoria, Piccadilly, Jubilee and Central lines. which are like tubes.

November 25, 2021

Yes, calling it a tube is unique to London. In the US, it's usually called a subway. But in most other places around the globe, it's usually called a metro.

November 25, 2021