What does LIMBO mean?

Limbo

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: a state of uncertainty or neglect; an intermediate or transitional place or state; a West Indian dance in which the dancer bends backward to pass under a horizontal bar that is progressively lowered to a position just above the ground

Pronunciation (US): /ˈlɪmboʊ/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈlɪmbəʊ/

Origin and Usage: The word "limbo" originated from the Latin word "limbus," which means "edge" or "hem." It was first used in English in the 14th century to refer to the edge of hell where unbaptized infants were believed to go. Over time, the meaning of the word expanded to include a state of neglect or uncertainty, and also a West Indian dance in which the dancer bends backward to pass under a horizontal bar that is progressively lowered to a position just above the ground.

Synonyms: oblivion, neglect, uncertainty, transition, intermediate state

Related Words: limby, limed, limen, limes, limit

Example Sentences:

• After the companys bankruptcy, the employees were left in limbo, unsure of their future.
• The project was in limbo for months due to lack of funding.
• He felt like he was in a state of limbo, waiting for his life to start.
• The dance competition featured a limbo contest.
• She was so flexible that she easily won the limbo competition.