noun
Uncommon
limousine
lihm-uh-ZEEN
Limousine (noun) means a large, luxurious car, often with a stretched body and a driver, used for chauffeuring passengers in comfort. Example: “A white limousine pulled up outside the hotel to collect the bride.”
noun
1
A large, luxurious car, often with a stretched body and a driver, used for chauffeuring passengers in comfort.
"A white limousine pulled up outside the hotel to collect the bride."
"The company hired a limousine to take clients to the airport."
2
A shuttle vehicle, such as a van or minibus, used to transport passengers to or from an airport.
"They booked an airport limousine instead of a taxi."
How to use limousine
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA long, fancy car (or airport shuttle) typically driven by a chauffeur.
Common pairings
stretch limousine
hire a limousine
airport limousine
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- limousines
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Etymology
From French limousine, originally referring to the Limousin region of France; the coachman's hooded cloak from that region resembled the driver's covered compartment on early cars of this type.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for limousine
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What does “limousine” mean?
The word “limousine” means a large, luxurious car, often with a stretched body and a driver, used for chauffeuring passengers in comfort. In plain terms, a long, fancy car (or airport shuttle) typically driven by a chauffeur.
How do you pronounce “limousine”?
“Limousine” is pronounced lihm-uh-ZEEN (/ˌlɪm.əˈziːn/ in IPA).
How do you use “limousine” in a sentence?
Here is “limousine” used in a sentence: “A white limousine pulled up outside the hotel to collect the bride.”
What part of speech is “limousine”?
“Limousine” is a noun.
Where does the word “limousine” come from?
The word “limousine” comes from French. From French limousine, originally referring to the Limousin region of France; the coachman's hooded cloak from that region resembled the driver's covered compartment on early cars of this type.
Is “limousine” a common word?
“Limousine” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “limousine” have?
“Limousine” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a large, luxurious car, often with a stretched body and a driver, used for chauffeuring passengers in comfort.
