limousine

noun

lim·​ou·​sine ˈli-mə-ˌzēn  ˌli-mə-ˈzēn 

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

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

Visitors can walk through the Air Force One that shuttled presidents from 1973 to 2001, see the interior of a Marine One helicopter and view Reagan's 1984 parade limousine. —Catherine Garcia, theweek, 25 Apr. 2024

Both Kaelin and Park testified Simpson wanted to personally load a dark duffle bag or knapsack into the limousine, refusing help from Kaelin. —Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2024

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, cloak, from Limousin, France

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing limousine

• limousine liberal
• stretch limousine

Kids Definition

limousine

noun

lim·​ou·​sine ˈlim-ə-ˌzēn 

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