Cab

/kæb/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A taxi or a vehicle for hire.
I hailed a cab to take me to the airport.
The driver's compartment of a vehicle, especially a truck.
He climbed into the cab of the truck to start his shift.
A two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage.
They rode around town in a charming old cab.
verb
To ride in a taxi.
We decided to cab it instead of walking to the restaurant.

Etymology

Shortened form of 'cabinet', referring to the compartment of a vehicle.

Common Phrases and Expressions

cab fare
The amount of money paid for a taxi ride.
catch a cab
To get a taxi.
cab it
To take a taxi.

Related Words

cab driver
A person who drives a taxi.
cab company
A business that operates taxis.
cab ride
A journey taken in a taxi.

Slang Meanings

A taxi.
I'm too tired to drive, let's just grab a cab.
The driver's seat of a vehicle.
He likes to spend time in the cab when driving long distances.