limousine

noun

lim·​ou·​sine ˈli-mə-ˌzēn How to pronounce limousine (audio) ˌli-mə-ˈzēn How to pronounce limousine (audio)
1
: a large luxurious often chauffeur-driven sedan that usually has a glass partition separating the driver's seat from the passenger compartment
2
: a large vehicle for transporting passengers to and from an airport

Examples of limousine in a Sentence

The bride and groom rode in a limousine from the church to the reception hall.
Recent Examples on the Web Honeymooners will kick off their Plaza stay with a scenic limousine tour that will make stops at famous filming locations from the movie, including Rockefeller Center, the Empire State Building, Central Park, Radio City Music Hall and Carnegie Hall. Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 4 Dec. 2023 In Michigan last week, ahead of the state’s Feb. 27 contest, Biden’s campaign gave a local businessman a ride in the president’s armored limousine from the tarmac alongside Air Force One to a local restaurant. Zeke Miller, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2024 Later, a smiling king and Queen Camilla were photographed in a limousine, returning to their country residence, Sandringham, where Charles had been recuperating from his prostate procedure until last weekend. Mark Landler, New York Times, 6 Feb. 2024 Your stay begins with a four-hour limousine ride around the city's top sights, including the pizza, and a 16-scoop ice cream sundae delivered to your bed. Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2023 Speaking of which, the megayacht can carry a 33-foot limousine, a 33-foot inflatable tender, an 18-foot inflatable RIB, and three Jet Skis, no less. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Dec. 2023 According to The Washington Post, the couple pulled up to the Dakota in a limousine and exited together before walking toward the doorway of their building. Nicole Briese, Peoplemag, 6 Dec. 2023 Then a limousine took her to a studio in Greenwich Village, where her picture was taken for Vogue. Rachel Aviv, The New Yorker, 20 Nov. 2023 On the day of his presidential inauguration in January 1977, Jimmy broke precedent by eschewing a limousine and instead walking to the White House, with Rosalynn at his side. Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Nov. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

French, literally, cloak, from Limousin, France

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of limousine was in 1902

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Cite this Entry

“Limousine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/limousine. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

limousine

noun
lim·​ou·​sine ˈlim-ə-ˌzēn How to pronounce limousine (audio)
ˌlim-ə-ˈzēn
1
: a large luxurious automobile often driven by a chauffeur
2
: a large vehicle for passengers going to and from an airport
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