limousine
noun
lim·ou·sine
ˈli-mə-ˌzēn 
ˌli-mə-ˈzēn
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
On the morning of Nov. 22, 1963, MacNeil, then the No. 2 White House correspondent for NBC, was in President Kennedy’s motorcade in Dallas, sitting in the front row of a press bus about six vehicles behind the limousine in which the president and first lady were riding.
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Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Apr. 2024
The limousines of the prime minister and his lackeys are parked beside the gangway.
—Gary Shteyngart, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2024
One of the hotel’s trademarks is its fleet of 14 Rolls-Royce Extended Wheelbase Phantom limousines, available for guests wishing to book envy-inducing airport transfers or private tours of the city.
—Isabelle Kliger, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Photo : Edmiston Yachts Toy Palace The yacht’s main deck is dedicated to a crazy selection of six tenders and myriad toys, including four Sea-Doos, a 39-foot Compass limousine that accommodates 16 guests and a 37-foot Munson Beach Lander that seats 17.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2024
Putin showed off his presidential limousine to Kim at the September summit and invited him to take a seat.
—Larissa Gao, NBC News, 20 Feb. 2024
During Kim’s visit to Russia last September, Putin showed the North Korean leader his limousine, made by Russian luxury automaker Aurus.
—Yoonjung Seo, CNN, 19 Feb. 2024
An affordable alternative to limousines and luxury car rentals, customers would call a number and book a car to come pick them up and drop them off at their location.
—John Morrison, SPIN, 13 Feb. 2024
Conveniences include room check-in services at the airport with a limousine transfer or luggage forwarding.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2024
Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Apr. 2024
The limousines of the prime minister and his lackeys are parked beside the gangway.
—Gary Shteyngart, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2024
One of the hotel’s trademarks is its fleet of 14 Rolls-Royce Extended Wheelbase Phantom limousines, available for guests wishing to book envy-inducing airport transfers or private tours of the city.
—Isabelle Kliger, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Photo : Edmiston Yachts Toy Palace The yacht’s main deck is dedicated to a crazy selection of six tenders and myriad toys, including four Sea-Doos, a 39-foot Compass limousine that accommodates 16 guests and a 37-foot Munson Beach Lander that seats 17.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2024
Putin showed off his presidential limousine to Kim at the September summit and invited him to take a seat.
—Larissa Gao, NBC News, 20 Feb. 2024
During Kim’s visit to Russia last September, Putin showed the North Korean leader his limousine, made by Russian luxury automaker Aurus.
—Yoonjung Seo, CNN, 19 Feb. 2024
An affordable alternative to limousines and luxury car rentals, customers would call a number and book a car to come pick them up and drop them off at their location.
—John Morrison, SPIN, 13 Feb. 2024
Conveniences include room check-in services at the airport with a limousine transfer or luggage forwarding.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2024
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“Limousine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/limousine. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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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
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