cab

Meanings

• noun

  A type of motor vehicle for transporting passengers, typically having a driver and room for several passengers and designed to seat them in a row facing forward.

  - "I took a cab to the airport."
  - "The cab driver helped me with my luggage."

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Pronunciation

1. /kæb/
   
   
   
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2. /kæb/
   
   
   
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3. /kæb/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

driver's compartment

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cab
lab , tab , grab

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Variants

List of all variants of cab that leads to same result
cab , cabs , cabbed , cabbing , CAB , gypsy cab , gypsy cabs , hansom , hansom cab , hansom cabs , hansoms

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally, a hackney cab was a horse-drawn carriage for hire, pulled up by the roadside and hailed by a passenger. The term 'cab' is derived from 'cabriolet', a type of light, open carriage.

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Trivia

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1. The first taxi company was founded in New York City in 1897.

2. The world's longest taxi queue is in Dubai, with over 2,000 taxis waiting to pick up passengers at the Dubai International Airport.

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Related Concepts

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1. taxi: A motor vehicle for transporting passengers between destinations. Taxis are typically metered and can be hailed on the street or booked in advance.

2. Uber: A ride-hailing service that connects riders with drivers using a mobile app. Uber offers various types of vehicles, including cars, SUVs, and luxury cars.

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Culture

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In popular culture, cabs are often depicted in movies and television shows as a symbol of urban life and transportation. The yellow color of taxicabs has become a familiar sight in cities around the world.

How to Memorize "cab"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a yellow car with a 'Taxi' sign on the roof driving down a busy city street.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cab' with the idea of transportation and getting from one place to another.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'CAn I get A cab?' to remember the definition.

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