Word
limo
US/ˈɫɪmoʊ/
UK/lˈɪməʊ/
Definition
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'.
Examples
“The movie star arrived at the theater in a black limo.”
“For their high school prom, the group of friends decided to split the cost of renting a limo for the night.”
“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.”
Examples
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.”
Usage
Informal clipping of 'limousine'; used frequently in spoken English and casual writing.
Etymology
Clipping of limousine.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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