stretch-out noun 2stretch out verb 2forms 4 noun2 •A stretch limousine.As time progressed, the Gray Line increased its limo fleet, converted the stretchouts into passenger vehicles (later widely emulated), and brought the first sightseeing buses to the Islands. — 2004 •A practice of industrial operation, especially in the textile industry, by which workers are required to do additional work without a proportional increase in wages. stretch out verb2 •To extend (something) fully, in space, time or use.You have to stretch your presentation out another two minutes.Please don't stretch out your sweater by pulling it on and off carelessly. •To lie fully extended.My cat likes stretching out in front of the fire. formsstretched out · stretching out · stretches out · stretch-outs