Meaning of cab in English

1. Pronunciation

   /kæb/

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1. Noun

   cab

   Etymology

   early 19th century: abbreviation of cabriolet

   Definitions

   1. a compartment in front of a motor vehicle where driver sits
2. 2. small two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage

   Examples

   • « with two seats and a folding hood »
3. 3. a car driven by a person whose job is to take passengers where they want to go in exchange for money