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

At the sound of the shots, Secret Service Agent Jerry Parr grabbed Reagan and shoved him toward the open door of the armored limousine. —Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 14 July 2024

The first is free transportation in the presidential limousine, Marine One, and Air Force One. —Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 5 July 2024

Yuki joined after working as a police officer, limousine driver and manager for the U.S. Postal Service, looking for a better work-life balance. —Frank Shyong, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2024

The niche of luxury transportation has grown steadily alongside general taxi and limousine services. —Brianna Kamienski, USA TODAY, 25 June 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