limousine

noun

lim·​ou·​sine ˈli-mə-ˌzēn How to pronounce limousine (audio) ˌli-mə-ˈzēn How to pronounce limousine (audio)
1
: a large luxurious often chauffeur-driven sedan that usually has a glass partition separating the driver's seat from the passenger compartment
2
: a large vehicle for transporting passengers to and from an airport

Examples of limousine in a Sentence

The bride and groom rode in a limousine from the church to the reception hall.
Recent Examples on the Web Perry could be seen exiting a limousine while wearing a red dress that included a seemingly never-ending train with the lyrics to her comeback single. Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 25 June 2024 The family has limousine service to JFK Airport and will fly to Los Angeles, or LAX, and on Sunday will fly to Hawaii. Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2024 Finally, a slew of luxury amenities awaits travelers, from a spa and hair salon to a private limousine for tours and airport transfers. Emily Hochberg, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2024 After rushing to leave the hotel ahead of the president, Mr. Edmonds positioned himself on the other side of the presidential limousine, expecting that Reagan would do little more than wave to onlookers before returning to the White House. Richard Sandomir, New York Times, 4 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for limousine 

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Word History

Etymology

French, literally, cloak, from Limousin, France

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of limousine was in 1902

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Cite this Entry

“Limousine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/limousine. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

limousine

noun
lim·​ou·​sine ˈlim-ə-ˌzēn How to pronounce limousine (audio)
ˌlim-ə-ˈzēn
1
: a large luxurious automobile often driven by a chauffeur
2
: a large vehicle for passengers going to and from an airport
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