taxicab

A taxicab in Hong Kong.

English

Etymology

Blend of taximeter and cabriolet

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˈtæk.siˌkæb/ X-SAMPA: /"t{k.si%k{b/

Noun

Wikipedia taxicab (plural taxicabs)

1. a vehicle that passengers hire to take them between locations of their choice, the fare being calculated with a taximeter; a taxi or cab

Derived terms

• taxicab geometry