taxi
noun · verb
Simple meaning
A vehicle that may be hired for single journeys by members of the public, particularly one with an automated meter to calculate the fare.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈtæksi
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
A vehicle that may be hired for single journeys by members of the public, particularly one with an automated meter to calculate the fare.
aviationuncountablecountable
The movement of an aircraft across an airport's surface under its own power; a phase of aircraft operation involving this movement.
verb
Travel slowly
“The plane taxied down the runway.”
To move an aircraft on the ground under its own power.
Ride in a taxicab
To travel by taxicab.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- General English
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: A vehicle that may be hired for single journeys by members of the public, particularly one with an automated meter to calculate the fare.
Used this way, taxi is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Compound terms
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A place where taxis park while awaiting customers.
The fare charged for riding in a taxicab.
A paved surface in the form of a strip.
A woman employed to dance with patrons who pay a fee for each dance.
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