Meaning & Definition of word "Cab"
Cab
/kæb/
noun:
- 1. A taxi or a vehicle for hire.
- Example: I hailed a cab to take me to the airport.
- 2. The driver's compartment of a vehicle, especially a truck.
- Example: He climbed into the cab of the truck to start his shift.
- 3. A two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage.
- Example: They rode around town in a charming old cab.
verb:
- 1. To ride in a taxi.
- Example: 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 of cab
Meaning: A taxi.
● Example Sentence: I'm too tired to drive, let's just grab a cab.
Meaning: The driver's seat of a vehicle.
● Example Sentence: He likes to spend time in the cab when driving long distances.