water taxi

noun

Synonyms of water taxinext
: a boat functioning (as within a harbor) as a taxi

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And although there are several great places to explore the reef along Belize’s coast, the island of Ambergris Caye—a 90-minute water taxi ride or a quick 20-minute puddle-jumper flight from Belize City on the mainland—is one of the best places to base yourself. Annie Daly, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026 Guests can board water taxis from the jetty. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Mar. 2026 Offshore, the famous Pakleni Islands are a picture-perfect sight, with bright blue waters for swimming, reachable by water taxi or even a private boat. Jason Phillips, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026 Waiting at the quay were water taxis for hotel guests. Vic O'Sullivan, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for water taxi

Word History

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of water taxi was in 1921

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“Water taxi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water%20taxi. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.

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