limousine
/'limu:zi:n/
Definition
- Noun:
- A large, luxurious automobile: A "limousine" is a type of car that is typically very long, spacious, and equipped with high-end features and comfort. It is often associated with luxury and formal occasions.
- A chauffeur-driven vehicle: Traditionally, a limousine is driven by a professional driver (a chauffeur) for the passengers in the rear compartment.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The bride and groom arrived at the wedding in a white limousine.
- The company hired a limousine to transport the executives from the airport to the hotel.
- Stretch limousines are a common sight in front of upscale nightclubs.
Advanced Usage
- "Limousine service": A company that provides limousines and chauffeurs for hire.
- We booked a limousine service for our anniversary dinner.
- "Stretch limousine": A limousine that has been elongated to provide extra passenger space, often featuring amenities like a bar, TV, or partition.
- The prom group rented a stretch limousine for the evening.
Variants and Related Words
- Limousine liberal (noun, informal, often pejorative): A wealthy person who holds liberal political views, perceived as being out of touch with ordinary people. (Note: This is a compound term where "limousine" is used metaphorically to imply wealth and luxury).
- Critics dismissed the politician as a limousine liberal.
- Limousine can be informally shortened to "limo".
- Let's take a limo to the concert.
Synonyms
- Luxury car: A high-end automobile.
- Sedan (though a standard sedan is typically smaller and less luxurious than a limousine).
- Chauffeured car: A vehicle driven by a hired driver.
Related Phrases
- "Limousine liberal": As described in 'Variants and Related Words'.
- "Limousine lane": (Informal) Sometimes used to refer to a carpool lane or a lane for high-occupancy vehicles, playing on the idea of a luxury vehicle.
Noun
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large luxurious car; usually driven by a chauffeur
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