Taxi dancer is a term used to describe a woman hired to dance with male patrons in nightclubs or dance halls for a fee. However, this term had negative connotations due to its association with prostitution in the early 20th century. Hence, there are alternative synonyms available to describe someone who performs the same role in a different light. The words "hired dancer," "social dancer," and "professional partner" are often used interchangeably to describe those who are paid to dance with others. These terms allude to a more innocent and respectable occupation, rather than the dubious connotations of taxi dancing.