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Definition of limo

limo

/ˈlɪm.oʊ/
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Plural:limos
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• noun

1

An informal shortening of limousine: a large, luxurious automobile, typically driven by a chauffeur and having a partition between the driver's seat and the passenger compartment.

Example

"The wedding party arrived at the reception hall in a white stretch limo."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Shortened in the early 20th century from 'limousine', which derives from the Limousin region in central France, whose shepherds wore a hooded cloak resembling the covered driver's compartment of early luxury automobiles.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Limo. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/limo
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