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
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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 notesIn plain EnglishAnother word for taxi, used more in formal or American English.
Common pairings
hail a taxicab
taxicab driver
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Word forms
- Plural
- taxicabs
- Third person singular
- taxicabs
- Past tense
- taxicabbed
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Etymology
Shortened from "taximeter cab" — the same root as "taxi."
Synonyms
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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.
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