taxi stand

American  

[tak-see stand] / ˈtæk si ˌstænd /

noun

• taxi stands
  plural

1. a designated area, as on a street or lane outside an airport, train station, etc., where taxicabs wait for passengers.

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• taxi stands
  plural

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taxi stand

Marlyn Cifuentes used to work at a taxi stand outside baggage claim, helping riders find taxis.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2019

Upon his return, Craig, it seemed, had gotten into a car that flashed his incredibly generic name at the airport taxi stand at Pearson.

From Slate ● Mar. 26, 2018

At the taxi stand, John and I shared a fierce hug.

From New York Times ● Apr. 4, 2017

When arriving at Atatürk, I would often pause by the taxi stand to take a few minutes of fresh air before battling the traffic back to my apartment.

From The New Yorker ● Jun. 29, 2016

She opened her handbag and stuffed the book into it, and followed Lane down the long platform toward the taxi stand.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger