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limo

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈɫɪmoʊ// UK //lˈɪməʊ// limo Informal

n. a very long, expensive car that often has a private driver. People usually rent them for special events like weddings or parties.

n. a large, luxurious automobile, especially one with a lengthened wheelbase and a partition between the driver and the passenger compartment. An informal clipping of 'limousine'.


SIMPLE

The movie star arrived at the theater in a black limo.

CONTEXTUAL

For their high school prom, the group of friends decided to split the cost of renting a limo for the night.

COMPLEX

While the CEO usually preferred a modest sedan, the host company insisted on sending a stretch limo to collect him from the airport as a gesture of high regard.

Synonyms
Origin

Clipping of limousine.

Usage

Informal clipping of 'limousine'; used frequently in spoken English and casual writing.

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