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Taxicab - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A taxicab is a vehicle for hire with a driver, used to transport passengers to a requested location for a fare. It is commonly called a taxi or cab.

taxicab

/ˈtæksiˌkæb/ /ˈtæksiˌkæb/

Definition:

A vehicle for hire with a driver, typically metered and licensed to transport passengers.

Synonyms:

cab, taxi, hack, black cab

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

private car, bicycle

Common Collocations:

hail a taxicab, taxicab driver, taxicab stand, take a taxicab

Derivatives:

taxicabbing, taxicabbed

Usage Tips:

Use "taxicab" formally; "taxi" is more common in everyday speech.

Common Phrases:

catch a taxicab, flag down a taxicab, taxicab meter running

Etymology:

Derived from "taximeter cab," combining "taxi" (from French "taximètre") and "cab" (short for cabriolet).

Examples:

  • 1. She hailed a taxicab to the airport.
  • 2. The taxicab driver knew the fastest route downtown.
  • 3. He paid the fare and stepped out of the taxicab.
  • 4. We shared a taxicab after the concert ended late.

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