water taxi

noun

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

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Owners Amar and Gianna Saini have two pontoon-style water taxis that offer people a ride on the river. James Taylor, CBS News, 13 June 2026 Take a water taxi from Sesimbra to Praia do Ribeira do Cavalo for a day on scenic, less-crowded sands in Arrábida Natural Park. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026 Crews are a mix of skills and experiences, those that live onboard and those that volunteer to join a day’s racing—a water taxi dropping volunteers off at their respective boats each morning before each leg gets underway. Duncan Madden, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 Kayakers escort every swimmer, and water taxis return swimmers back to Truxtun Park after celebration on other side. Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 27 May 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 18 Jun. 2026.

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