taxi-

¹

1. variant of taxo-.

   taxidermy.

taxi

²

[tak-see]

noun

plural

taxis, taxies 

1. a taxicab.

verb (used without object)

taxied, taxiing, taxying. 

1. to ride or travel in a taxicab.

2. (of an airplane) to move over the surface of the ground or water under its own power.

verb (used with object)

taxied, taxiing, taxying. 

1. to cause (an airplane) to taxi.

taxi

/ ˈtæksɪ /

noun

1. Also called: cab.  taxicab. a car, usually fitted with a taximeter, that may be hired, along with its driver, to carry passengers to any specified destination

verb

1. to cause (an aircraft) to move along the ground under its own power, esp before takeoff and after landing, or (of an aircraft) to move along the ground in this way

2. (intr) to travel in a taxi

Other Word Forms

• untaxied adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of taxi-¹

1905–10, short for taxicab

Word History and Origins

Origin of taxi-¹

C20: shortened from taximeter cab

Example Sentences

Every visit to New York City feels electric: the taxi horns, the aroma of fresh bagels and grilled kebabs, the excited chatter spilling from every corner.

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When a taxi driver blocked his path to end the rampage, he allegedly fired a shot into the air from a blank-firing pistol and fled on foot.

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The other is a 39-year old French national who worked as a deliveryman and taxi driver.

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It’s a breeze to get around, too, with access to major interstates, airports, passenger rail service, as well as water taxis and a bustling cruise ship boarding seaport.

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Minibus taxis that ferry workers around the city often drive on the wrong side of the road to avoid rush hour traffic.

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Related Words

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• relocate 
• remove 
• sell 
• send 
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