Taxi

Definition

Taxi refers to a motor vehicle licensed to transport passengers for hire, typically equipped with a meter to calculate fares.

Parts of Speech

• Noun
• Verb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈtæk.si/
• Respelling: TAK-see

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈtæk.si/
• Respelling: TAK-see

Etymology

The word "taxi" originates from the French "taximètre," combining "taxe" (charge) and "mètre" (measure). It was adapted into German as "Taxameter" and later shortened in English to "taxi."

Derivatives

• Taxicab (noun)
• Taxiing (verb)
• Taxied (verb, past tense)
• Taxiable (adjective, rare)
• Taximeter (noun)

Synonyms

• Cab
• Hackney
• Ride

Antonyms

• None

Usage

The noun "taxi" is used to refer to a hired vehicle that provides transport for passengers. For example, "We took a taxi to the hotel." As a verb, it describes the movement of an aircraft on the ground, e.g., "The plane taxied to the runway."

Related Terms

• Cab: Another term for a taxi, especially in informal contexts.
• Ride-sharing: A modern alternative involving shared vehicles.
• Meter: A device in taxis used to calculate fares.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• A motor vehicle for hire: Refers to a car licensed to transport passengers, typically marked by a light or sign.
  • Example: "They hailed a taxi to reach the station."
• A mode of public transport: Refers to taxis as part of urban transportation systems.
  • Example: "Taxis are a convenient way to travel in the city."

Verb

• To transport passengers in a taxi: Refers to the act of driving or being driven in a taxi.
  • Example: "She taxied him to the train station."
• To move an aircraft on the ground: Refers to the controlled movement of an aircraft before takeoff or after landing.
  • Example: "The pilot taxied the plane to the gate."