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taxi

[ˈtæksi]

taxi Definition

a car with a driver who you pay to take you somewhere.

Using taxi: Examples

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

  • Example

    I took a taxi to the airport.

  • Example

    The taxi driver was very friendly.

  • Example

    We hailed a taxi on the street.

  • Example

    The taxi ride was expensive.

taxi Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with taxi

  • a place where taxis wait for passengers

    Example

    The taxi rank was empty at this time of night.

  • taxi stand

    a place where taxis wait for passengers

    Example

    The taxi stand was crowded with people waiting for cabs.

  • a person who drives a taxi

    Example

    The taxi driver took us to the hotel.

Origins of taxi

shortened form of taximeter cabriolet, from taximeter 'device for measuring distance and fare in a vehicle' + cabriolet 'type of horse-drawn carriage'

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Summary: taxi in Brief

A 'taxi' [ˈtæksi] is a car with a driver that you pay to take you somewhere. It is also known as a 'cab' or 'vehicle.' You can find them waiting at 'taxi ranks' or 'taxi stands.' 'Taxi drivers' are the people who drive taxis.

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