cab stand

Meaning

A designated area on a street where taxis (cabs) are permitted to park and wait for passengers. This term is predominantly used in American English. It is a neutral, everyday term essential for travelers navigating US cities.

Examples

• There is a cab stand right outside the hotel lobby.

  There is a cab stand right outside the hotel lobby.

• Let's walk over to the cab stand instead of trying to call an Uber.

  Let's walk over to the cab stand instead of trying to call an Uber.

• The police officer pointed us toward the nearest cab stand down the street.

  The police officer pointed us toward the nearest cab stand down the street.

• It is much easier to find a ride at a designated cab stand during rush hour.

  It is much easier to find a ride at a designated cab stand during rush hour.

• The cab stand at the airport was completely empty because of the storm.

  The cab stand at the airport was completely empty because of the storm.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ Let's find a taxi station near the park.

  ✓ Let's find a cab stand near the park.

  'Taxi station' is not used in English; use 'cab stand' or 'taxi stand' instead.

• ✗ The driver was waiting at the cab park.

  ✓ The driver was waiting at the cab stand.

  'Cab park' is not a standard English expression. The correct term is 'cab stand'.

Related Expressions

Practice

• You can always find a driver waiting at the ___ next to the theater.

  💡 The American English term for a taxi waiting area.

  Show answer

  cab stand

• Is there a ___ near this subway exit?

  💡 A designated place where cabs park.

  Show answer

  cab stand