Cab: meaning, definitions and examples

Informally also used for the driver's compartment in a truck or train.

• He spent his shift driving the truck from the cab.
• The train operator sat in the front cab.

Widely used, especially in modern, urban contexts to refer to a vehicle you can hire, often synonymous but slightly more formal than 'cab'.

• We decided to take a taxi home after the party.
• You can find a taxi stand at the corner of the street.

Mostly used to refer to a horse-drawn vehicle or a part of a train. Formal or historical contexts.

• The bride arrived in a beautiful horse-drawn carriage.
• We traveled in the first-class carriage of the train.

An older term that refers to a horse-drawn carriage for hire. Rarely used in modern conversation, often seen in historical or literary contexts.

• The hackney took us from the inn to the manor.
• In Victorian times, a hackney was a common sight on the streets of London.

Formal and general term, often used in legal, business, or official settings.

• The company must obtain a license to operate a vehicle for hire.
• He works as a driver of a vehicle for hire.

This term is commonly used to refer to the front section of a truck or large vehicle, where the driver sits and operates the vehicle. It can also refer to a taxi.

• The truck driver took a nap in the cab before continuing his journey.
• I hailed a cab to get to the airport quickly.

This term describes any enclosed section within a vehicle, such as a train, plane, or car, often used for passengers or storage.

• I stored my luggage in the overhead compartment on the plane.
• The train's sleeping compartment was quite comfortable for the overnight journey.

This word is primarily used in aviation to describe the area where the pilot controls the aircraft. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a control center for complex operations.

• The pilot and co-pilot sat in the cockpit, ready for takeoff.
• The spacecraft's cockpit was filled with high-tech equipment.

This phrase specifically refers to the seat where the driver sits in any kind of vehicle. It can also be used metaphorically to suggest being in control of a situation.

• She adjusted the driver's seat before starting the car.
• In this new project, you will be in the driver's seat and make the decisions.

In another context, it can also refer to the driver’s compartment in a truck or a similar vehicle.

• He spent hours driving in his truck's cab.
• The cab of the crane was very high up.

Refers to a piece of furniture used for sleeping or resting.

• I am so tired; I just want to lie down in my bed.
• He bought a new bed for his bedroom.

Common in American English to describe the front part of a car that covers the engine, known as the 'bonnet' in British English.

• Can you open the hood? I need to check the oil level.
• There's smoke coming from under the hood.

Mostly used in British English to describe the front part of a car that covers the engine, known as the 'hood' in American English.

• I opened the bonnet to check the engine.
• There's something wrong with the bonnet latch.