limo

noun

ˈli-(ˌ)mō How to pronounce limo (audio)
plural limos
: limousine

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Before the police arrive, Cooper changes back into civilian clothes in the limo and slips away undetected. — Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025 Speaking of Trump's attention to optics, that was highlighted earlier in the week when Trump did laps in the presidential limo at the Daytona 500 and flew Air Force One around the stadium. — Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 21 Feb. 2025 Jun-ho and the backup team follow the limo in their own cars while Gi-hun angrily confronts the Front Man via a golden piggy-bank speaker. — Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 26 Dec. 2024 The girls marvel at how there’s so little tension between them so far — until a mystery woman pulls up in a limo and strides past them, making a beeline for Grant. — Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 27 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for limo

Word History

First Known Use

1968, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of limo was in 1968

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“Limo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/limo. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.

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