limited company

American  

[lim-i-tid kuhm-puh-nee] / ˈlɪm ɪ tɪd ˈkʌm pə ni /

noun

British.

1. a company in which the shareholders cannot be assessed for debts of the company beyond the sum they still have invested in the company.

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limited company British  

noun

1. a company whose owners enjoy limited liability for the company's debts and losses

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Etymology

Origin of limited company

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

For instance, the average wait time for beginning the IVF process in NHS Tayside is almost two years because of the limited supply of donors.

From BBC • Jul. 5, 2026

The event advertises “free bowl cuts” and a limited supply of sunglasses — a nod to Tree’s distinct look — and is slated to run from 5 to 8 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

The figures illustrate the scale of the crisis in social housing which has seen rising demand alongside limited supply of new houses.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

“We believe memory companies can continue to leverage their limited supply for the foreseeable future.”

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

I can see alliances forming, lines in the sand being drawn—all within seconds, and all because I announced that I have a limited supply of something that all of them desperately need.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman