cab Definition
- 1a taxi
- 2a compartment at the front of a train
Using cab: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cab" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
I took a cab to the airport.
Example
The driver pulled up in his cab and asked if we needed a ride.
Example
The engineer sat in the cab of the locomotive, controlling the train.
cab Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for cab
- carriage
- taxi
- hackney
- vehicle
Phrases with cab
cab rank
a line of taxis waiting for customers
Example
We walked to the cab rank and got into the first taxi in line.
Example
My uncle is a cab driver and he knows all the best routes to take.
Example
The cab fare from the airport to the hotel was quite expensive.
Summary: cab in Brief
The term 'cab' [kæb] refers to a taxi or a compartment at the front of a train. It is commonly used to refer to a vehicle that transports passengers for hire, as in 'I took a cab to the airport.' 'Cab' also denotes the compartment where the engineer sits in a train. Phrases like 'cab rank,' 'cab driver,' and 'cab fare' are often used in relation to taxis.
