taxi stand

noun

: a place where taxis may park while awaiting hire

Examples of taxi stand in a Sentence

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There is also a taxi stand at Lower Main Street/South Water Street and another at Main Street/Washington Street. Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2024 While cabs line up at the taxi stand, rideshare drivers will scoop you up from the passenger pickup area. Cailey Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2024 They can be found at taxi stands throughout Madrid, hailed by raising an arm, or called through several ride-share apps. Meena Thiruvengadam, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2023 There is also a taxi stand location in Lot 6A on the east side of the stadium. Amanda Kaufman, BostonGlobe.com, 12 May 2023 See all Example Sentences for taxi stand 

Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of taxi stand was in 1922

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“Taxi stand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/taxi%20stand. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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