limo

li-mo · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    (informal) A limousine; a large, luxurious car, often with a partition between the driver and passengers.

  2. 2.

    A stretch limousine, especially one used for special occasions.

Forms

plural: limos

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    stretch limo — an extra-long limousine
  • •
    limo service — a company providing limousine transportation

Related words

See also: car, limousine, taxi
Synonyms: limousine, stretch limo, town car

Etymology

Shortened form of limousine, which derives from the French region of Limousin, where shepherds wore a distinctive hooded cloak resembling the covered compartment of early limousines.