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Definition of minicab

minicab

/ˈmɪn.i.kæb/
min · i · cab
Plural:minicabs
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minicab Lexical Profile

minicab Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

British A private hire car that functions as a taxi but can only be booked in advance through an office or app rather than being hailed on the street.

Example

"Since the underground trains had stopped running for the night, we booked a minicab to take us home."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In the United Kingdom, a minicab must be booked in advance by phone or app and cannot legally be hailed on the street like a traditional Hackney carriage (black cab).

• Nearby Words

minibike
minibreak
minibus
minicab
minicam
minicamp
minicar

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in British English in the early 1960s from the prefix 'mini-' (inspired by the newly launched Mini car, which was initially used for such fleets) and 'cab'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Minicab. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/minicab
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