cab
1 of 2nouna vehicle, typically with a driver for hire, used to transport passengers to their destinations in exchange for an amount of money
C1Learn more on WikipediaA cab is a vehicle used for transporting passengers to various destinations for a set price. It can be stopped on the street or booked in advance. Cabs are driven by professional drivers and are often used for short trips when other forms of transportation are not practical. The vehicle is usually marked with a sign to show it is ready for passengers. Cabs offer a quick and convenient way for people to travel from one location to another.
- We hailed a cab to take us to the airport as we were running late for our flight.
- In busy cities, hailing a cab can sometimes be challenging during rush hour.
- The cab driver knew all the shortcuts to avoid traffic and get us to our meeting on time.
- She paid the cab fare using a credit card because she didn't have cash on hand.
- Uber and Lyft have revolutionized the cab industry by offering ride-hailing services through mobile apps.
the enclosed compartment at the front of a vehicle or locomotive where the driver sits and operates the controls
- The truck's cab was equipped with air conditioning.
- The engineer leaned out of the cab to check the signal.
- The new model features a spacious driver's cab.
- He climbed into the cab and started the engine.
- The cab of the train was fitted with modern instruments.
a light, two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage with seating for two and a folding hood
- In Victorian times, cabs were common in city traffic.
- They toured the park in an elegant open cab.
- The old cab rattled over the cobblestone streets.
- The horse strained as it pulled the cab uphill.
- The museum displayed a restored nineteenth-century cab.