black cab

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An officially licensed taxi in London, now particularly those made by LTI or the London EV Company.
  2. Similarly styled taxis elsewhere, especially officially licensed taxis elsewhere in the United Kingdom.

Word forms

black cab black cabs

Etymology

From the usual black colour of officially licensed hackney carriages and motorized taxis in London, particularly after World War II.

Synonyms

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