uber

¹

German ü·ber

[oo-ber]

adverb

1. having the specified property to an extreme or excessive degree; very.

   an uber fancy restaurant.

adjective

1. designating a person or thing that exceeds the norms or limits of its kind or class.

   uber intellectuals.

uber-

²

Also über-

prefix

1. A prefixal use of uber , adverb and adjective, with the basic meaning “over, beyond.” It is added to adjectives and nouns to form compounds (uberstylish; uberchefs ): a hyphen is sometimes used in new coinages or in any words whose component parts it may be desirable to set off distinctly (uber-luxe ).

uber-

/ ˈuːbə /

combining form

1. indicating the highest, greatest, or most extreme example of something

   America's ubernerd, Bill Gates

   the uber-hip young Bohemians

Word History and Origins

Origin of uber¹

First recorded in 1960–65; originally used in hyphenated compounds; from German

Word History and Origins

Origin of uber¹

C20: from German über over, above

Example Sentences

In an effort to make its services more accessible, the ride-hailing company Uber is now accepting cash as payment in Los Angeles, San Diego and other big cities in California.

From Los Angeles Times

The cash payment option is a pilot program available only in select cities and began testing in Los Angeles in recent weeks, an Uber spokesperson said.

From Los Angeles Times

To pay with cash, Uber customers can select a cash option while booking their trip and hand their payment to the driver after reaching their destination.

From Los Angeles Times

Only riders with a verified Uber account can opt to pay in cash.

From Los Angeles Times

“We believe transportation should open doors for everyone,” Uber said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times