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limousine

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈɫɪməˌzin// UK //lˈɪməzˌiːn// limou·sine

n. a very long, expensive car that is usually driven by a professional driver. You often see these at weddings or when famous people travel.

n. a large, luxurious motor vehicle, especially one with a lengthened wheelbase and a partition between the driver and the passengers.


SIMPLE

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

CONTEXTUAL

The high school students decided to rent a limousine for their graduation night to travel together in style.

COMPLEX

While the head of state traveled in a heavily armored limousine, the rest of the diplomatic convoy followed in standard black sedans to maintain a lower profile.

Synonyms
Origin

Borrowed from French limousine, from region Limousin, originally an adjective referring to the city Limoges, from Latin Lemovices (adjective Lemovicīnus), name of a Gaulish tribe in central France, most likely a reference to their elm bows and spears, of same ultimate origin as elm.

Usage

Often shortened to 'limo' in informal speech.

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