taxi
0 antonyms and opposites of taxi, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A car that can be hired, along with a driver, to take passengers to a destination for a fare.
How to use taxi
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
Shortened from "taximeter cab" — taximeter being the fare-calculating meter, from French taximètre, itself from Medieval Latin taxa ("charge, tax").
Full origin of taxi →Frequently asked questions
What does “taxi” mean?
The word “taxi” means a car that can be hired, along with a driver, to take passengers to a destination for a fare. In plain terms, a car-for-hire with a driver, or — for planes — to move slowly on the ground under engine power.
How do you pronounce “taxi”?
“Taxi” is pronounced TAK-see (/ˈtæksi/ in IPA).
How do you use “taxi” in a sentence?
Here is “taxi” used in a sentence: “We hailed a taxi outside the station.”
What part of speech is “taxi”?
Depending on how it is used, “taxi” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “taxi” come from?
The word “taxi” comes from Medieval Latin. Shortened from "taximeter cab" — taximeter being the fare-calculating meter, from French taximètre, itself from Medieval Latin taxa ("charge, tax").
Is “taxi” a common word?
“Taxi” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
How many meanings does “taxi” have?
“Taxi” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a car that can be hired, along with a driver, to take passengers to a destination for a fare.
What is the difference between a "taxi" and a "cab"?
A taxi is a car hired with a driver to take passengers to a destination for a fare, and "cab" is a common shortened, informal term for the same thing. The two words refer to the same kind of vehicle, with "cab" simply being more casual.
What is the difference between taking a "taxi" and a "rideshare"?
A taxi is a car and driver hired to carry passengers for a fare, traditionally hailed in the street or booked by phone. A rideshare is arranged through an app that connects riders with drivers, so the main difference lies in how the ride is booked and priced rather than the basic service.