cabstand

American  

[kab-stand] / ˈkæbˌstænd /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of cabstand

First recorded in 1855–60; cab ¹ + stand

Example Sentences

She had to walk some distance before reaching a cabstand, and by the time she did so her feet were wet.

From That Unfortunate Marriage, Vol. 3 by Trollope, Frances Eleanor

In walking to the cabstand they met Robert, and exchanged greetings; a sick faintness came over her, but she talked it down, and her laugh sounded in his ears when they had passed on.

From Hopes and Fears or, scenes from the life of a spinster by Yonge, Charlotte Mary

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

If we keep on we’re bound to come to a cabstand, and then we can take a taxi and go wherever we like—Regent Street, Piccadilly, anywhere.

From The Lion's Share by Bennett, Arnold

He was usually to be found around the cabstand in Madison Square, and lived in Charlton Street.

From The Diamond Master by Futrelle, Jacques