# limo

/ˈɫɪmoʊ/ (US) · /lˈɪməʊ/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/limo
Updated: 2026-05-06

## Definition

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

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

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

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