Limoges

American  

[li-mohzh, lee-mawzh] / lɪˈmoʊʒ, liˈmɔʒ /

noun

1. a city in and the capital of Haute Vienne, in south central France.

2. Also called Limoges ware.  a type of fine porcelain manufactured at Limoges.

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Limoges British  

/ limɔʒ, lɪˈməʊʒ /

noun

1. a city in S central France, on the Vienne River: a centre of the porcelain industry since the 18th century. Pop: 133 968 (1999)

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Example Sentences

The Limoges University Hospital, which wants to open a women's health centre dedicated to victims of domestic violence, with a total budget of 2.5 million euros, hopes to borrow one million from the public.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

It will occupy concessions in department stores first in Paris, followed by five others in the cities of Dijon, Reims, Grenoble, Angers and Limoges.

From BBC • Oct. 2, 2025

There are many marvelous loans, not least the so-called Spitzer Cross from the Cleveland Museum of Art, a famous and exquisitely refined 12th century Limoges enamel.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2024

A native of Limoges, France, Mr. Despont moved to New York in 1980 and quickly rose to a position of influence in the global architecture and design world.

From New York Times • Aug. 20, 2023

“If you keep selling our plates, we’ll be eating off the floors,” Father complained when Olka carted off Mother’s twelve-serving Limoges china set.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman