noun

taxicab

TAK-see-kab

Taxicab (noun) means a car for hire with a driver, used to carry passengers for a fare; a taxi. Example: “Yellow taxicabs are an iconic sight on the streets of New York.”

noun

A car for hire with a driver, used to carry passengers for a fare; a taxi.

"Yellow taxicabs are an iconic sight on the streets of New York."

How to Use Taxicab

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAnother word for taxi, used more in formal or American English.

Common pairings

hail a taxicab taxicab driver

Word Forms

taxicabbed past tense, taxicabs plural, taxicabs singular

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Etymology

Shortened from "taximeter cab" — the same root as "taxi."

Frequently Asked Questions

What does “taxicab” mean?

The word “taxicab” means a car for hire with a driver, used to carry passengers for a fare; a taxi. In plain terms, another word for taxi, used more in formal or American English.

How do you pronounce “taxicab”?

“Taxicab” is pronounced TAK-see-kab (/ˈtæksiˌkæb/ in IPA).

How do you use “taxicab” in a sentence?

Here is “taxicab” used in a sentence: “Yellow taxicabs are an iconic sight on the streets of New York.”

What part of speech is “taxicab”?

“Taxicab” is a noun.