cabs
word · lemma: cab
/ˈkæbz/
/kˈæbz/
Definition
'Cabs' is the plural form of 'cab', which means vehicles for hire that take passengers where they want to go, especially in cities.
Usage & Nuances
'Cabs' is primarily used in British and American English as the plural of 'cab' (taxi). Usually refers to standard city taxis, not ride-share cars. Common collocations: 'hail cabs', 'call for cabs'. Do not confuse with 'cab' meaning the driver's compartment (e.g., in a truck).
Spanish: taxisPortuguese (BR): táxisPortuguese (PT): táxisChinese (Simplified): 出租车Chinese (Traditional): 計程車Hindi: टैक्सियाँArabic: سيارات أجرةBengali: ট্যাক্সিRussian: таксиJapanese: タクシーVietnamese: taxiKorean: 택시Turkish: taksilerUrdu: ٹیکسیاںIndonesian: taksi
Example Sentences
Yellow cabs are common in New York.
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It was raining so hard, we had trouble finding any cabs.
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We took two cabs to the airport.
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There are many cabs outside the hotel.
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Let’s split up and see who can get a couple of cabs faster.
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Some cabs now accept credit cards, but not all of them do.
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