English · Daily Life
taxi
/ˈtæk.si/
[/ˈtæk.si/]
hired car
Beginnernoun
Definition
A car with a driver that you pay to take you somewhere.
Example
They hailed a taxi outside the station because their suitcases were far too heavy to carry.
They hailed a taxi outside the station because their suitcases were far too heavy to carry.
Etymology
Short for 'taximeter cab', from French 'taxe' (tariff) and Greek 'metron'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for hired short journeys; now often booked through phone apps.