cabdriver

[kab-drahy-ver] / ˈkæbˌdraɪ vər /

NOUN

chauffeur

Synonyms

WEAK

licensed operator

Example Sentences

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“You got some of that New York City token?” the cabdriver asked.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 13, 2026

“I just want us to go back to being unknown,” Petersen, the cabdriver, said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 10, 2026

Khan went from being a war hero to an immigrant cabdriver in New York City.

From New York Times • Jun. 18, 2023

Her cabdriver insisted on waiting while she checked in — just in case she wanted to leave.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 6, 2023

When the boat docks we step off the gangway and ask a cabdriver to take us to any nearby motel.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee