taxi

¹

[ tak-see ]

noun

, plural tax·is or tax·ies.

1. a taxicab.

verb (used without object)

, tax·ied, tax·i·ing or tax·y·ing.

1. to ride or travel in a taxicab.
2. (of an airplane) to move over the surface of the ground or water under its own power.

verb (used with object)

, tax·ied, tax·i·ing or tax·y·ing.

1. to cause (an airplane) to taxi.

taxi-

²

1. variant of taxo-:

   taxidermy.

taxi

/ ˈtæksɪ /

noun

1. Also calledcabtaxicab a car, usually fitted with a taximeter, that may be hired, along with its driver, to carry passengers to any specified destination

verb

1. to cause (an aircraft) to move along the ground under its own power, esp before takeoff and after landing, or (of an aircraft) to move along the ground in this way
2. intr to travel in a taxi

Other Words From

• un·taxied adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of taxi¹

1905–10, Americanism; short for taxicab

Word History and Origins

Origin of taxi¹

C20: shortened from taximeter cab

Example Sentences

"It's part of my make-up and I would have had the same malady had I been a taxi driver."

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An Amsterdam council report said taxis were also attacked and vandalised.

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One of the innovations at this year's Paris Olympics was supposed to be an electric flying taxi service.

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Besides grounding planes to minimise noise disturbances during the 20-minute English listening test, authorities have also asked bus and taxi drivers to refrain from honking while the tests are taking place.

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Maccabi fans were themselves involved in vandalism, tearing down a Palestinian flag, attacking a taxi and chanting anti-Arab slogans, according to city authorities.

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