limo
UK: ˈlɪməʊ | US: ˈlɪmoʊ
n. a luxury vehicle, typically a stretched version of a sedan, used for chauffeured transportation.
limo = lim<short for "limousine"> + o<informal suffix>
- lim<short for "limousine">: Derived from "limousine," originally referring to a type of cloak worn by shepherds in the Limousin region of France, later metaphorically applied to covered carriages and then luxury cars.
- o<informal suffix>: A colloquial suffix often used to shorten words in English (e.g., "demo" for "demonstration").
Etymology Origin:
The word "limo" is a clipped form of "limousine," which traces back to the French region of Limousin. The connection arises from the resemblance between the covered compartment of early limousine cars and the hooded cloaks ("limousines") worn by shepherds there. Over time, "limousine" became synonymous with luxury vehicles, and "limo" emerged as a casual abbreviation.
They arrived at the wedding in a sleek black limo.
The celebrity stepped out of the limo surrounded by photographers.
Renting a limo for prom night is a popular tradition.
The limo driver held the door open for the guests.
A white limo was parked outside the hotel, waiting for the VIP.