Taxicab

Pronunciation: /ˈtæksiːˌkæb/

Taxicab (noun)

  1. A car you can hire for short trips, usually from a stand or by calling, with a driver who charges by distance or time.
  2. A passenger vehicle used for paid rides, typically with a meter that calculates the fare during the trip.

Examples

  • I hailed a street hire car at the corner.
  • The street hire car stopped when I raised my hand.