Limousine: meaning, definitions and examples

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limousine

[ หˆlษชmษ™ziหn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

luxury transportation

A limousine is a large luxury vehicle, typically driven by a chauffeur, that is used to transport passengers in style and comfort. Limousines are often equipped with amenities such as leather seating, mini-bars, and entertainment systems.

Synonyms

limo, luxury car, stretch limousine.

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Word Description / Examples
limousine

Formal contexts such as weddings, business events, or high-class gatherings can use 'limousine'. It refers to a large, luxurious car driven by a chauffeur.

  • They hired a limousine for the wedding
  • The company provided a limousine for their VIP guests
limo

'Limo' is an informal and shortened version of 'limousine'. It can be used in casual conversations or everyday talk about luxury cars.

  • We're taking a limo to the concert
  • My friend rented a limo for her birthday party
luxury car

This term is general and can be used to describe any high-end, expensive car. It might be used in contexts such as car reviews, advertisements, or general discussions about cars.

  • He just bought a new luxury car
  • Luxury cars often come with the latest technology and features
stretch limousine

Specifically used for referring to a very long limousine that has been extended to accommodate more passengers. Often used in contexts such as parties, proms, or large events where group travel is needed.

  • They arrived at the prom in a stretch limousine
  • The bachelor party rented a stretch limousine for the night

Examples of usage

  • The bride and groom arrived at the wedding in a sleek white limousine.
  • Celebrities often travel to events in a limousine for added privacy and luxury.

Translations

Translations of the word "limousine" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น limusine

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคฟเคฎเฅ‹เคœเคฟเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Limousine

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ limusin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปั–ะผัƒะทะธะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ limuzyna

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒชใƒ ใ‚ธใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท limousine

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ limusina

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท limuzin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฆฌ๋ฌด์ง„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ูŠู…ูˆุฒูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ limuzรญna

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ limuzรญna

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฑชๅŽ่ฝฟ่ฝฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ limuzina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ limmรณsรญna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะปะธะผัƒะทะธะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒ˜แƒ›แƒฃแƒ–แƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ limuzin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ limusina

Etymology

The word 'limousine' originated from the French region of Limousin, where the shepherds wore a cloak with a hood that resembled the covered compartment of a carriage. In the early 20th century, 'limousine' was used to describe a type of automobile with a covered passenger compartment. Over time, the term became synonymous with luxury and style in transportation.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,373, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.