Hackney: meaning, definitions and examples

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hackney

[ ˈhækni ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

taxi service

A hackney is a carriage or automobile for hire. In modern usage, a hackney is a taxicab or a cab driver. The term originated in the 14th century and referred to a type of horse commonly used for hire in the streets of London.

Synonyms

cab, carriage, taxicab.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
hackney	Old-fashioned term, rarely used in modern English. Historically referred to a coach or carriage for hire. Can also mean something overused or cliché. In London, people used to hire a hackney to get around the city His jokes have become so hackneyed that no one laughs anymore
taxicab	Formal term for a taxi, less common in casual conversation but still understood. The city regulated the taxicab industry to ensure safety He waved down a taxicab in the busy street
cab	Commonly used in everyday conversation to refer to a taxi. Informal and widely understood. I need to call a cab to get to the airport Let's grab a cab home
carriage	Refers to a historical horse-drawn vehicle. Modern use is mostly for tourists or in historical contexts. The royal family arrived in a beautiful carriage She dreams of riding in a horse-drawn carriage through Central Park

Examples of usage

The hackney pulled up to the curb to pick up the passengers.
The hackney driver knew all the shortcuts in the city.

^{Context #2 | Noun}

horse breed

A hackney is a type of horse known for its elegance, spirit, and ability to pull carriages. The breed originated in England in the 14th century and was popular for both riding and driving purposes.

Synonyms

equine, horse.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
hackney	Traditionally, this word refers to a common breed of horse, often associated with carriages or taxis. It can also mean something that is overused or clichéd. Tourists in the city might ride in a hackney carriage to see the sights. The plot of the movie has become quite hackneyed; it's just another predictable romantic comedy.
horse	A general term for the animal commonly used in everyday language and broad contexts. She loves to ride her horse every weekend. Horses have been domesticated by humans for thousands of years.
equine	This term is used in a scientific or formal context to describe anything related to horses. The veterinarian specializes in equine medicine. Equine anatomy is a complex and fascinating subject for many researchers.

Word

Description / Examples

hackney

Traditionally, this word refers to a common breed of horse, often associated with carriages or taxis. It can also mean something that is overused or clichéd.

Tourists in the city might ride in a hackney carriage to see the sights.
The plot of the movie has become quite hackneyed; it's just another predictable romantic comedy.

horse

A general term for the animal commonly used in everyday language and broad contexts.

She loves to ride her horse every weekend.
Horses have been domesticated by humans for thousands of years.

equine

This term is used in a scientific or formal context to describe anything related to horses.

The veterinarian specializes in equine medicine.
Equine anatomy is a complex and fascinating subject for many researchers.

Examples of usage

The hackney horse trotted gracefully in the show ring.
The hackney breed is prized for its high-stepping gait.

Translations

Translations of the word "hackney" in other languages:

🇵🇹 Hackney (bairro de Londres)

🇮🇳 हैक्नी (लंदन का इलाका)

🇩🇪 Hackney (Stadtteil von London)

🇮🇩 Hackney (daerah di London)

🇺🇦 Хакні (район Лондона)

🇵🇱 Hackney (dzielnica Londynu)

🇯🇵 ハックニー（ロンドンの地区）

🇫🇷 Hackney (quartier de Londres)

🇪🇸 Hackney (distrito de Londres)

🇹🇷 Hackney (Londra'nın bölgesi)

🇰🇷 해크니 (런던의 지역)

🇸🇦 هاكني (منطقة في لندن)

🇨🇿 Hackney (londýnská čtvrť)

🇸🇰 Hackney (londýnska štvrť)

🇨🇳 哈克尼（伦敦的地区）

🇸🇮 Hackney (okrožje v Londonu)

🇮🇸 Hackney (hverfi í London)

🇰🇿 Хакни (Лондон ауданы)

🇬🇪 ჰაკნი (ლონდონის რაიონი)

🇦🇿 Hackney (Londonun rayonu)

🇲🇽 Hackney (distrito de Londres)

Etymology

The word 'hackney' dates back to the 14th century and has its origins in the Middle English word 'hakeneye', which meant 'a small horse'. The term evolved over time to refer to both a type of horse used for hire and a carriage or vehicle for hire. The modern usage of 'hackney' as a taxicab or cab driver stems from its historical association with transportation services for hire.