Meaning & Definition of word "Taxicab"

Taxicab

/ˈtæksɪˌkæb/

1. A vehicle for hire with a driver, typically used for transporting passengers to a desired destination.
- Example: I flagged down a taxicab to take me to the airport.
2. A cab that is equipped with a meter to calculate fares based on distance traveled.
- Example: The taxicab charged me extra during rush hour.
3. A taxicab service, often associated with a specific company.
- Example: We called the local taxicab company for a ride home after dinner.
4. A type of vehicle that is distinctively marked with a taxi sign and may be identified by its color scheme.
- Example: 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.

Meaning: Cab

● Example Sentence: I’ll take a cab to the party.

Meaning: Yellow cab

● Example Sentence: Look for a yellow cab; they’re the most common in the city.