cabbie

noun

cab·​bie ˈka-bē How to pronounce cabbie (audio)
variants or cabby
plural cabbies

Examples of cabbie in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Aspiring cabbie Steven Fairbrass didn't seem too concerned about that. Anderson Cooper, CBS News, 17 May 2026 Waddle is everything the Broncos needed, a receiver capable of stopping and starting more effectively than a New York cabbie. Troy Renck, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026 And Stevens’ many characters include Spade’s partner, the police chief, a criminal boss and a lead-footed cabbie. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026 The cabbie drove crazy-fast on streets with no cars but, surprisingly, pedestrians. Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cabbie

Word History

Etymology

cab entry 2 + -ie

First Known Use

1840, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cabbie was in 1840

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Cabbie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cabbie. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

cabbie

noun
cab·​bie
variants or cabby
plural cabbies
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster