Taxicab

/ˈtæksɪˌkæb/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A vehicle for hire with a driver, typically used for transporting passengers to a desired destination.

I flagged down a taxicab to take me to the airport.

A cab that is equipped with a meter to calculate fares based on distance traveled.

The taxicab charged me extra during rush hour.

A taxicab service, often associated with a specific company.

We called the local taxicab company for a ride home after dinner.

A type of vehicle that is distinctively marked with a taxi sign and may be identified by its color scheme.

The bright yellow taxicab was easy to spot on the busy street.

The term 'taxicab' is derived from 'taximeter' (a device for measuring taxi fare) and ‘cab’ from 'cabriolet' (a type of horse-drawn carriage).

taxi service

A service that provides taxicabs for transportation.

taxi rank

A designated place where taxicabs wait for passengers.

cab fare

The cost of hiring a taxi.

chauffeur

A person employed to drive a private or hired car.

rideshare

A service that arranges one-time shared rides for passengers.

public transportation

A system of buses, trains, and other vehicles that transport people around.

Cab

I’ll take a cab to the party.

Yellow cab

Look for a yellow cab; they’re the most common in the city.