noun

limes

LUH-ih-meez

Limes (noun) means a fortified frontier line or border, especially of the ancient Roman Empire. Example: “The limes marked the northern edge of Roman Britain.”

noun

A fortified frontier line or border, especially of the ancient Roman Empire.

"The limes marked the northern edge of Roman Britain."

How to use limes

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA historical/archaeological term for a fortified border, especially Roman ones.

Easily confused with

limit →

Word forms

limites plural

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Etymology

From Latin līmes ("boundary, frontier"); a doublet of the English word limit.

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for limes

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Frequently asked questions

What does “limes” mean?

The word “limes” means a fortified frontier line or border, especially of the ancient Roman Empire. In plain terms, a historical/archaeological term for a fortified border, especially Roman ones.

How do you pronounce “limes”?

“Limes” is pronounced LUH-ih-meez (/ˈlʌɪmiːz/ in IPA).

How do you use “limes” in a sentence?

Here is “limes” used in a sentence: “The limes marked the northern edge of Roman Britain.”

What part of speech is “limes”?

“Limes” is a noun.

Where does the word “limes” come from?

The word “limes” comes from Latin. From Latin līmes ("boundary, frontier"); a doublet of the English word limit.