What is another word for taxi?

Common synonyms for taxi include hack, cab, taxicab.

What is the opposite of taxi?

Antonyms of taxi include private car, personal vehicle, bicycle, walking, public transport.

Synonyms for

Verb / ˈtæksi: / Another word for taxi — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a car with a driver who is paid to take people where they want to go

hack cab taxicab cab car hack jitney taxicab hackney livery minicab hackman chauffeur hackie taximan hansom ride-share Uber Lyft

Formal

cab hackney carriage livery vehicle

Informal

cab ride wheels

Literary

fiacre carriage

private car personal vehicle bicycle walking public transport train bus

noun taxi

verb taxi

Usage note

While 'cab' is a common synonym, 'taxi' is more universally understood. The verb 'to taxi' refers to an aircraft moving on the ground.

I'm a taxi driver. I drive in and out of lanes.
I'm like a taxi cab. You can hail me down, and I'll take you anywhere you want to go.
It is much harder to drive a car than a golf ball. A taxi driver's brain is taxed to the limit.

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