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limo

/ˈlɪ.məʊ/ /ˈlɪ.moʊ/

Meanings
noun
An automobile body with seats and permanent top like a coupe, and with the top projecting over the driver and a projecting front.

Examples :

"The wedding party arrived in a sleek limo, its top smoothly extending over the driver. "
vehicle type

Related Words

Illustration wheelbase

wheelbase noun

/ˈwiːlˌbeɪs/

The horizontal distance between the front and rear axles of a road or rail vehicle.

"The longer wheelbase of the minivan provides more legroom for passengers in the back. "

Illustration including

including verb

/ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

To bring into a group, class, set, or total as a (new) part or member.

"I will purchase the vacation package if you will include car rental."

Illustration lengthened

lengthened verb

/ˈleŋθənd/ /ˈleŋθəndɛd/

To make longer, to extend the length of.

"The tailor lengthened the pants because they were too short. "

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration chauffeur

chauffeur noun

/ʃɒˈfɜː/ /ʃoʊˈfɝ/

A person employed to drive a private motor car or a hired car of executive or luxury class (like a limousine).

"The businessman arrived at the airport, where his chauffeur was waiting to drive him home in the limousine. "

Illustration permanent

permanent noun

/ˈpɜːmənənt/ /ˈpɝmənənt/

A chemical hair treatment imparting or removing curliness, whose effects typically last for a period of weeks; a perm.

"My sister got a permanent for her wedding, which was supposed to last for several months. "

Illustration projecting

projecting verb

/pɹəˈd͡ʒɛktɪŋ/

To extend beyond a surface.

"The shelf is projecting about a foot from the wall. "

Illustration smoothly

smoothly adverb

/ˈsmuːðli/

In a smooth manner

"The waiter carried the trays of food smoothly, avoiding any spills. "

Illustration graduation

graduation noun

/ˌɡɹædʒuˈeɪʃən/

The action or process of graduating and receiving a diploma for completing a course of study (such as from an educational institution).

"After years of hard work, Maria's graduation from university was a joyful celebration. "

Illustration extending

extending verb

/ɛkˈstɛndɪŋ/

To increase in extent.

"The company is extending its office hours to better serve customers. "

Illustration transportation

transportation noun

/tɹænspɔːˈteɪʃən/ /tɹænspɚˈteɪʃən/

The act of transporting, or the state of being transported; conveyance, often of people, goods etc.

"We have to get people out of their cars and encourage them to use alternative forms of transportation."

Illustration automobile

automobile noun

/ˈɔː.tə.məˌbiːl/ /ˈɔ.tə.moʊˌbil/

A type of vehicle designed to move on the ground under its own stored power and intended to carry a driver, a small number of additional passengers, and a very limited amount of other load. A car or motorcar.

"My father bought a new automobile for his business. "