Water Taxi

Pronunciation: /ˈwɔːtər ˈtæksi/

Definitions of water taxi

noun a type of taxi that operates on water, typically used to transport passengers across bodies of water

Example Sentences

A1 I took a water taxi to get to the island.

A2 The water taxi was a convenient way to travel across the harbor.

B1 We decided to splurge and take a water taxi instead of the regular ferry.

B2 The water taxi service was efficient and punctual, making our commute hassle-free.

C1 The water taxi captain shared interesting facts about the city as we cruised along the river.

C2 The luxurious water taxi had plush seating and offered champagne to its passengers.

Examples of water taxi in a Sentence

formal The water taxi service operates from the marina to the nearby islands.

informal Let's take the water taxi to get to the beach quickly.

slang I heard the water taxi is the best way to hop between the islands.

figurative The water taxi of opportunity arrived just in time for her to make a career change.

Grammatical Forms of water taxi

• plural: water taxis
• comparative: more water taxi
• superlative: most water taxi
• present tense: water taxi
• future tense: will water taxi
• perfect tense: have water taxied
• continuous tense: is water taxiing
• singular: water taxi
• positive degree: water taxi
• infinitive: to water taxi
• gerund: water taxiing
• participle: water taxied

Origin and Evolution of water taxi

First Known Use: 1800 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'water taxi' originated as a way to describe a boat or small vessel used to transport passengers over water.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to any small boat used for transportation on water, the term 'water taxi' has evolved to specifically denote a passenger boat service that operates on a scheduled or on-demand basis in urban areas or tourist destinations.