Hackney
2 synonyms and 0 antonyms for Hackney, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A carriage, cab, or vehicle available for public hire.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From the London borough of Hackney, once known for pastures where horses were kept for hire.
Full origin of Hackney →Frequently asked questions
What does “Hackney” mean?
The word “Hackney” means a carriage, cab, or vehicle available for public hire. In plain terms, a vehicle for hire, or (as an adjective) worn out through overuse.
How do you pronounce “Hackney”?
“Hackney” is pronounced hak-nee (/hækni/ in IPA).
How do you use “Hackney” in a sentence?
Here is “Hackney” used in a sentence: “They hailed a hackney to take them across town.”
What part of speech is “Hackney”?
Depending on how it is used, “Hackney” can be a noun and an adjective.
How many meanings does “Hackney” have?
“Hackney” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a carriage, cab, or vehicle available for public hire.