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Definition of taxicab

taxicab

/ˈtæk.si.kæb/
tax · i · cab
Plural:taxicabs
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taxicab Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An automobile that carries passengers for a fare, typically fitted with an electronic or mechanical meter to calculate the cost of the journey.

Example

"We hurried outside to hail a yellow taxicab before the torrential rain began to fall."

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• Nearby Words

tautog
tavda
taxi
taxicab
taxo
taxus
tay

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century as a contraction of 'taximeter cab,' referring to a horse-drawn carriage or automobile equipped with a mechanical meter to calculate passenger fares based on distance and time.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Taxicab. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/taxicab
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