an automobile that carries passengers for a fare usually determined by the distance traveled
couldn't hail a taxi so I had to run in the rain to make my appointment
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Recent Examples of taxi
Noun
The dream of driverless taxis continues in the Gulf, where the conflict with Iran has slowed but not stopped progress on autonomous transport in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Riyadh.—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 2 Apr. 2026 Her boyfriend, Joseph, is a taxi driver.—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
At about the same time, the pilot of the Bombardier had taxied over to the deicing pad and was radioing in a request to get his plane's wings and tail treated, according to audio posted by www.LiveATC.net.—Patrick Whittle, Austin American Statesman, 26 Jan. 2026 Upon arrival, the plane taxied to the gate, and passengers exited as normal.—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for taxi
The males are then chauffeured to Garden Grove, where they’re zapped with X-rays.
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Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Mar. 2026
One of the most shocking moments in Season 2 involved a group of guys who helped chauffeur the girls to their go-sees in Milan being invited over to the contestants’ house for drinks.
During the 2019 strike, the LA County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) allowed LAUSD students to ride buses, light-rail and subway lines for free between 5 am and 7 pm during strike days.
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Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
Horseback riding is a focus for all ages here, but other activities include hiking, bicycling, golf, fishing, and an on-site spa.