Collocation

taxi rank

verb + prepositional phrase B1 noun + noun

A designated place where taxis wait in a line for passengers.

Definition

'taxi rank' is a common English collocation. A designated place where taxis wait in a line for passengers.

verb + [preposition] + taxi rank

“We waited at the taxi rank for almost twenty minutes before a cab became available.”

After the concert, we decided to walk a bit to find a less crowded taxi rank.
Is there a taxi rank outside the hotel entrance, or do I need to call one?
The airport's new terminal features a much larger taxi rank to accommodate more vehicles.

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They had to join a long queue at the taxi rank during the rush hour.
We looked for the nearest taxi rank, but it was surprisingly hard to spot in the dark.
The driver informed us he could only pick up passengers from the designated taxi rank.
Don't just stand in the street; there's a proper taxi rank just around the corner.
Several empty taxis were waiting patiently at the taxi rank, ready for their next fare.
During the convention, temporary taxi ranks were set up to manage the increased demand.
The city council approved plans to expand the main taxi rank near the train station.