cabman

[ kab-muhn ]

noun

, plural cab·men.

1. cabdriver.

cabman

/ ˈkæbmən /

noun

1. the driver of a cab

Word History and Origins

Origin of cabman¹

First recorded in 1825–35; cab ¹ + -man

Example Sentences

Aristide gave the order to the cabman and took the little seat in the cab facing his employers.

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On our arrival home the cabman, fortunately, was induced to accept a cheque in payment.

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With a grin the cabman touched his cap, the door banged, and the hansom set off as if the fare were in a breakneck hurry.

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The cabman drives up in front of the closed gates and says, “I told you so, sir.”

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The cabman, looking down from his exalted seat behind the vehicle, said that there was not a nicer cab than his in London.

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