limousine

limousine — noun

1. A very long, high-end car that comes with a paid driver called a chauffeur, fitt

1.名詞B1
釋義

A very long, high-end car that comes with a paid driver called a chauffeur, fitted with comfortable seats and often a glass screen separating the front and back; used by wealthy people or for special occasions such as weddings, award ceremonies, or proms.

例句

The bride and groom arrived at the wedding ceremony in a white limousine.

collocation: arrive in a [colour] limousine

The company hired a black limousine to take guests to the theatre.

hire + limousine + to-infinitive of purpose

同義詞
  • stretch limo

    informal and specifically refers to an extra-long limousine

  • luxury sedan

    broader term; a luxury sedan may not have a chauffeur or separate compartment

反義詞
  • economy car

    the cheapest, smallest car category, opposite in cost and comfort

文法句型

ride in / travel by + limousine

hire / rent + a limousine

用法筆記

Frequently shortened to limo in everyday conversation. A limousine is typically associated with formal events or VIP travel, not everyday trips.

常見錯誤

❌The limousine driver opened the door for us.
✅The chauffeur opened the door for us.
💡The person who drives a limousine is called a chauffeur, not a 'limousine driver.'
❌I called a limousine to take me to the airport.
✅I called a taxi to take me to the airport.
💡Unless you booked a high-end car service, a regular trip to the airport would use a taxi or a shuttle, not a limousine.

2. A shared passenger vehicle, bigger than an ordinary taxi but smaller than a full

2.名詞B2
釋義

A shared passenger vehicle, bigger than an ordinary taxi but smaller than a full-sized bus, that carries people between an airport and hotels or other city locations, usually for a fixed rate that is lower than a private taxi fare.

例句

A limousine picked up passengers from three different hotels before heading to the airport.

limousine picks up passengers from [places]

Shirin booked a shared limousine for the trip from her hotel to the airport terminal.

shared limousine + booked + for a trip

同義詞
  • airport shuttle

    the most common alternative term worldwide

  • minibus

    similar size but less specific to airport routes

文法句型

limousine + to/from + airport

shared + limousine

用法筆記

This meaning is most common in North American English. In British English, airport shuttle or minibus is more widely used for this service.

常見錯誤

❌The airport limousine is a luxury car with a chauffeur.
✅The airport limousine is a shared van that carries several passengers.
💡In this sense, a limousine is a practical shuttle service, not a luxury vehicle.