noun
limousine
lihm-uh-ZEEN
noun
1
A large, luxurious car, often with a stretched body and a driver, used for chauffeuring passengers in comfort.
"A white limousine pulled up outside the hotel to collect the bride."
"The company hired a limousine to take clients to the airport."
2
A shuttle vehicle, such as a van or minibus, used to transport passengers to or from an airport.
"They booked an airport limousine instead of a taxi."
How to Use Limousine
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA long, fancy car (or airport shuttle) typically driven by a chauffeur.
Common pairings
stretch limousine
hire a limousine
airport limousine
Word Forms
limousines plural
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Etymology
From French limousine, originally referring to the Limousin region of France; the coachman's hooded cloak from that region resembled the driver's covered compartment on early cars of this type.