Meaning of the word taxi in English

What does taxi mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

taxi

US /ˈtæk.si/

UK /ˈtæk.si/

a car with a driver that you pay to take you somewhere

Example:

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Let's take a taxi to the airport.

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I hailed a taxi on the street.

Synonym:

cab hack

to travel in a taxi

Example:

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We decided to taxi back to the hotel.

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The plane taxied to the runway.

Related Word:

taxi stand