subway series
The term "subway series" originated in New York City to describe baseball games between local teams, and has also been adopted by the Subway restaurant chain for a series of sandwiches.
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Definition
B2Baseball
(sports, US)A series of baseball games between the New York Yankees and the New York Mets, named because both teams' stadiums are accessible via the subway.
Example
- The excitement for the subway series between the Yankees and the Mets is palpable.
- Fans eagerly await the subway series every season.
B2Sports
(general)A sports competition between teams from the same metropolitan area.
Example
- The city's subway series in basketball drew huge crowds.
B1Food
(marketing, restaurant)A collection of chef-crafted sandwiches offered by the Subway restaurant chain, each with a unique name or number.
Example
- I tried the new sandwich from Subway's Subway Series menu.
- The Subway Series offers a variety of flavors to choose from.