cab

[kæb]

cab Definition

• 1. a taxi
• 2. a compartment at the front of a train

Using cab: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cab" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I took a cab to the airport.

• Example

  The driver pulled up in his cab and asked if we needed a ride.

• Example

  The engineer sat in the cab of the locomotive, controlling the train.

cab Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for cab

• taxi
• hackney
• carriage
• vehicle

Phrases with cab

• cab rank

  a line of taxis waiting for customers

  Example

  We walked to the cab rank and got into the first taxi in line.

• cab driver

  a person who drives a taxi

  Example

  My uncle is a cab driver and he knows all the best routes to take.

• cab fare

  the amount of money charged for a taxi ride

  Example

  The cab fare from the airport to the hotel was quite expensive.

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Summary: cab in Brief

The term 'cab' [kæb] refers to a taxi or a compartment at the front of a train. It is commonly used to refer to a vehicle that transports passengers for hire, as in 'I took a cab to the airport.' 'Cab' also denotes the compartment where the engineer sits in a train. Phrases like 'cab rank,' 'cab driver,' and 'cab fare' are often used in relation to taxis.