minicab

American

[min-ee-kab] / ˈmɪn iˌkæb /

noun

Chiefly British.

a minicar that serves as a taxicab.

minicab British

/ ˈmɪnɪˌkæb /

noun

a small saloon car used as a taxi

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Etymology

Origin of minicab

First recorded in 1955–60; mini- + cab ¹

Example Sentences

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He predicts a rough road ahead for the minicab company he works for.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2022

“After the Syrians arrived, our lives changed quite a lot,” said Kadir Peker, a Turk who had to rebuild his minicab business after it collapsed with the onset of the war.

From New York Times • Oct. 20, 2021

A minicab drought is afflicting passengers, with scores of social media complaints of cabs being unavailable or cancelled at the last minute.

From BBC • Oct. 16, 2021

But Uber, the capital's biggest minicab operator, says any issues are being caused by a spike in demand.

From BBC • Oct. 16, 2021

It was a dusty minicab, whose rear seat was covered in nylon fur with a zebra pattern.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan

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