cab

n. a car and driver that you pay to take you from one place to another.

n. a vehicle for public hire, typically a motor car, used for transporting passengers in exchange for a fare.

“It was raining heavily, so we decided to take a cab to the restaurant.”

“Finding a cab during the transit strike proved nearly impossible, forcing many commuters to walk several miles to their offices.”

n. the small room at the front of a truck, train, or crane where the driver sits.

n. the enclosed compartment of a truck, locomotive, or other heavy machinery designed for the operator.

“The truck driver kept a photo of his family on the dashboard of his cab.”

“The modern locomotive cab is equipped with sophisticated digital displays that monitor engine performance and track conditions in real time.”

n. a short way of saying Cabernet Sauvignon, a popular type of red wine.

n. a common clipping for Cabernet Sauvignon, referring either to the grape variety or the wine produced from it.

“Would you like a glass of cab with your steak?”

“The sommelier suggested a full-bodied cab to complement the rich flavours of the roasted lamb.”

Informal

v. to go somewhere using a taxi.

v. to travel or be transported via taxicab; often used in the progressive form.

“We cabbed it across town to make sure we weren't late for the show.”

“Rather than navigating the unfamiliar subway system, the tourists opted to cab to the museum.”

Informal