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cabstand

American  
[kab-stand] / ˈkæbˌstænd /

noun

  1. a place where cabs may wait to be hired.


Etymology

Origin of cabstand

First recorded in 1855–60; cab 1 + stand

Example Sentences

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View on the subjeck? jiggered if I've got one; Only I wants no centrylisn', I don't— Which I suppose it's a crusher standin' sentry Hover a cabstand.

From Punch - Volume 25 (Jul-Dec 1853) by Various

The man civilly offered to take him as far as the nearest outlying cabstand.

From Heart and Science A Story of the Present Time by Wilkie Collins

She cast a glance at the clock at a cabstand, and found she was behind time.

From The Exploits of Juve Being the Second of the Series of the "Fantômas" Detective Tales by Émile Souvestre

A fortnight ago I was at a cabstand at the West End, talking to a cab-driver, when some drops of rain came down.

From East Lynne by Mrs. Henry Wood

He hastens to the nearest cabstand, and whirls away to Colonel Woods' hotel.

From The Little Lady of Lagunitas A Franco-Californian Romance by Richard Savage

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