water taxi

noun

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

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There are even two water taxis that transport guests to and from the Harborside location across Lake Boca Raton to the private beachfront. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026 The early returns stand in stark contrast to the city’s failed water taxi endeavors in the past. Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026 From Tortola, Jost Van Dyke is easily accessible via water taxi, ferry, or private boat charter. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026 The water taxi service is right behind the venue, and the 15 different boats can take 6,000 people around the bay. Nikiya Carrero, CBS News, 10 Apr. 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 20 Apr. 2026.

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