limousine
limousine Lexical Profile
limousine Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A large, luxurious automobile, typically driven by a chauffeur and featuring a partition separating the driver from the passenger compartment.
"The bride and groom rented a white stretch limousine to take them from the church to the reception venue."
North American A large vehicle, often a shuttle or van, used to transport passengers to and from an airport or train station.
"We booked an airport limousine to ensure our group arrived with plenty of time before the international flight."
• Rhymes for limousine
Word Origin & Etymology
From French 'limousine', originally referring to a type of heavy wool cloak worn by shepherds in the Limousin region of central France. Early automobiles of this type featured an enclosed passenger compartment and an open driver's seat covered by a roof profile that resembled the cloak's hood.