taxis
word · lemma: taxi
Definition
Plural of 'taxi', meaning cars driven by professional drivers that you pay to take you to a specific location.
Usage & Nuances
'Taxis' is the regular plural of 'taxi'. Common collocations: 'hail taxis', 'call taxis', 'there are many taxis'. In American and British English, 'cabs' is also common. Do not confuse with 'taxes' (fees paid to the government).
Spanish: taxisPortuguese (BR): táxisPortuguese (PT): táxisChinese (Simplified): 出租车Chinese (Traditional): 計程車Hindi: टैक्सियाँArabic: سيّارات أجرةBengali: ট্যাক্সিRussian: таксиJapanese: タクシーVietnamese: taxiKorean: 택시Turkish: taksiUrdu: ٹیکسیIndonesian: taksi
Example Sentences
There are many taxis outside the airport.
basic
We took two taxis to the hotel.
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She saw some taxis waiting by the station.
basic
It was raining, so all the taxis were busy.
natural
We tried to wave down the taxis, but none stopped.
natural
Big cities usually have taxis driving around at all hours.
natural