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Limousine Common

Limousine has 3 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

large luxurious car; usually driven by a chauffeur

"The wealthy celebrity arrived at the airport in a black limousine, escorted by her personal chauffeur."

2

An automobile body with seats and permanent top like a coupe, and with the top projecting over the driver and a projecting front.

"The vintage limousine featured an open rear compartment while maintaining a fixed roof that extended forward over the driver's cab."

In plain English: A limousine is a long, luxurious car with separate sections for passengers and drivers that people often rent to look fancy or get around comfortably.

"The famous actor arrived at the airport in a black limousine with tinted windows."

Usage: In everyday English, limousine refers to an upscale stretch car often used for luxury transport or special occasions rather than its original meaning as any enclosed vehicle with a fixed roof. People frequently use it interchangeably with "limo," though both terms describe the same type of chauffeur-driven automobile in modern usage.

Proper Noun
1

A region of France

"The historic town is located in the Limousine, a former province in central-southern France known for its woodlands and cattle breeding."

Example Sentences
"The famous actor arrived at the airport in a black limousine with tinted windows." noun
"He arrived at the airport in a black limousine driven by an attendant." noun
"The celebrity rented a stretch limousine for her birthday celebration." noun
"After winning the lottery, they decided to purchase their own new limousine." noun
Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
car
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
berlin

Origin

The word limousine comes directly from French, where it originally described the distinctive wide-brimmed hat worn by people from the Limousin region near the city of Limoges. This regional name traces back to a Latin term for an ancient Gaulish tribe that lived in central France and was likely named after their elm tree weapons.

Rhyming Words
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