The taxi
Example: Taxi transports passengers on demand within city
Definition
"The taxi" refers to a vehicle licensed to transport passengers on demand within a city or urban area, usually for a fare. It is commonly hailed on the street or booked in advance and provides a convenient means of personal transportation.
Etymology
The word "taxi" originates from the French word 'taximètre,' which combines 'taxe' meaning charge or tax, and 'mètre' meaning measure. It reflects the device used to measure the fare based on distance traveled. Did you know? The term 'taxi' was popularized in the early 20th century as motorized vehicles began replacing horse-drawn carriages.
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"The taxi" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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