water taxi

noun

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

Examples of water taxi in a Sentence

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On a fact-finding trip, there was enough maritime traffic—four barges, eight ferries, one tugboat, one water taxi, and a yacht—to justify a harbor blockade. Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026 Their water taxi ride with Buck (Lukas Gage), going to his party, and the character of Daisy are all the same. Ashley Boucher, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026 For more calm and clear water snorkeling, book a day trip ferry or water taxi to Peanut Island. Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026 Wedding-goers, including Ada, were photographed getting into water taxis bound for the Aman Canal Grande luxury resort hotel, where the ceremony took place. Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025 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 20 Jan. 2026.

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