cabman
Americannoun
plural
cabmennoun
Etymology
Origin of cabman
Example Sentences
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One of the two getaway drivers was the cabman James Fitzharris, known as Skin-the-Goat, whom readers of “Ulysses” will recognize.
From New York Times • Jul. 16, 2021
Anton Chekhov wrote an entire short story called Toska about a cabman who recently lost his son and searches for someone to talk to about his grief.
From The Guardian • Jul. 27, 2018
The son of a Russian cabman, he is said to have been active in plotting against the Tsar.
From Time Magazine Archive
Mr. Hader told the cabman all about his ticket on Commander III.
From Time Magazine Archive
When it was off, he looked younger and nicer and more like a countryman and less like a London cabman.
From "The Magician's Nephew" by C. S. Lewis
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