taxicab
Translation
taxicab, taxi
Examples
The yellow taxicab is an icon of New York.
The yellow taxicab is an icon of New York.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) taxicab a car with a driver you pay to take you somewhere The yellow taxicab is an icon of New York.
Similar Words
Synonyms: taxi, cab
Etymology
A compound of 'taxi' (from taximeter) and 'cab' (from cabriolet, a type of horse-drawn carriage).
Memory Tips
Think of it as the full, slightly more formal name for a 'taxi'. It combines 'taxi' and 'cab'.