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air taxi

noun

: a small commercial airplane used for short flights between localities not served by scheduled airlines

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Notably, this unique electrode design could enable the battery to deliver higher output, which is essential for instant acceleration in electric vehicles or vertical lift in air taxis. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Nov. 2025 For years, Joby has been developing its air taxi technology with an eye on the civilian aviation market. New Atlas, 22 Nov. 2025 The company, which is edging closer to certification of its electric aircraft, is planning to provide air taxi services for the 2028 Olympics. Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2025 The 2028 Olympics Earlier this year, Archer Aviation became the exclusive air taxi partner for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, a move Goldstein hopes will demonstrate Midnight’s capabilities on a global stage. James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for air taxi

Word History

First Known Use

1919, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of air taxi was in 1919

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“Air taxi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/air%20taxi. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.

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