cabbie

noun

cab·​bie ˈka-bē 

variants or cabby

plural cabbies

: cabdriver

Examples of cabbie in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

First released in arcades in 1999, the game puts players behind the wheel of a fearless cabbie racing the clock through chaotic city streets — flying off ramps, dodging traffic, and chasing tips with punk-rock energy. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2026

Then, Biggart and Doremus heard from a cabbie passing by about an explosion down by the World Trade Center. — Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026

His latest original series Keep the Meter Running sees him hop into a cab, ask the cabbie to take him to their favorite place, and, yes, keep the meter running in the process. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2026

Aspiring cabbie Steven Fairbrass didn't seem too concerned about that. — Anderson Cooper, CBS News, 17 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

cab entry 2 + -ie

First Known Use

1840, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cabbie

• abbe
• cabby
• flabby
• gabby
• gaby
• scabby
• shabby
• tabby

Kids Definition

cabbie

noun

cab·​bie

variants or cabby

ˈkab-ē 

plural cabbies

: cabdriver