limousine

noun lim·ou·sine \ ˈli-mə-ˌzēn , ˌli-mə-ˈzēn \

|Updated on: 10 Jun 2018

Definition of limousine

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

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Examples of limousine in a Sentence

The bride and groom rode in a limousine from the church to the reception hall.

Recent Examples of limousine from the Web

Bus, trolley and limousine operators say that a requirement for security guards and cameras on board may drive away customers, but the city is doubling down on plans to ramp up enforcement of the popular BYOB vehicles.

— elyssa cherney, chicagotribune.com, "As city tightens oversight of party buses, operators cry foul," 6 June 2018
Stone Oak Limousine: Contact the wine tour specialist to customize a trip that includes limousines fully stocked with glassware.

— paul stephen, San Antonio Express-News, "Plan a tour of Texas Hill Country wineries and leave the driving to the pros," 4 June 2018
Any time the American president makes an international trip, he is accompanied by a legion of Secret Service personnel, as well as by limousines, helicopters and other protective vehicles.

— New York Times, "Planning Trump-Kim Meeting: Who Sits Where, What Will They Eat and Who Pays?," 3 June 2018
Cabs and limousines already pay an annual fee of $75 for an airport permit, according to McCarthy.

— laurel andrews, Anchorage Daily News, "New fees for Uber and Lyft rides proposed at Anchorage and Fairbanks airports," 11 Jan. 2018
The cars are semi-state limousines, and have been in service since 1992, the palace said.

— claire zillman, Fortune, "From Vintage to Electric: See the Regal Cars of the Royal Wedding," 19 May 2018
The physicality began almost immediately, as soon as Macron's limousine pulled up to the White House South Lawn and the men exchanged double-cheek kisses.

— ashley parker, courant.com, "'Playful dominance': The touchy-feely relationship between Trump and Macron," 25 Apr. 2018
After moving in next door to Nicholson in January 2017, Joe and Sheli Dile watched day after day as cars — even limousines — stopped in front of the house to drop off women who went into the home.

— megan reeves, miamiherald, "'I was a sex slave.' Stripper says Florida politician preyed on her 'vulnerability.' | Miami Herald," 21 Apr. 2018
In contrast, while meeting with South Korean envoys earlier this month, Kim was shown by his state media frequently smiling, bursting into laughter, proposing toasts and waving at departing limousines.

— Time, "Kim Jong Un Made a Surprise Visit to Beijing, Chinese State Media Says," 28 Mar. 2018

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Origin and Etymology of limousine

French, literally, cloak, from Limousin, France

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First Known Use: 1902

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LIMOUSINE Defined for English Language Learners

limousine

noun

Definition of limousine for English Language Learners

: a very large and comfortable car usually driven by a professional driver (called a chauffeur)
: a vehicle (such as a bus or van) that carries passengers to and from an airport