cabdriver

noun

cab·​driv·​er ˈkab-ˌdrī-vər How to pronounce cabdriver (audio)
: a driver of a cab

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Rahma, whose late father, an Egyptian immigrant, was a cabdriver, accompanies the drivers on anthropological outings to such destinations as a Cuban dance lounge, a Russian bathhouse, and a taxi-driver clubhouse. Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 10 June 2026 Your cabdriver is taking you on a horrible route. Zach Schiffman, Curbed, 10 Apr. 2026 On another occasion about three years ago, a cabdriver stopped him after seeing bubbles floating overhead. Jennifer Hassan, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026 Amid a spectacular photo shoot, the care and concern of a thoughtful cabdriver stood out to her. Riley Robinson, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cabdriver

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First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cabdriver was in 1825

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“Cabdriver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cabdriver. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

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cabdriver

noun
cab·​driv·​er ˈkab-ˌdrī-vər How to pronounce cabdriver (audio)
: a driver of a cab

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