livery
2 synonyms for livery, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A distinctive uniform worn by servants, chauffeurs, or members of a particular group.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
legal transfer
How to use livery
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
company livery
livery stable
in full livery
Etymology
From Old French livree, originally referring to clothing or provisions "delivered" to servants.
Full origin of livery →Frequently asked questions
What does “livery” mean?
The word “livery” means a distinctive uniform worn by servants, chauffeurs, or members of a particular group. In plain terms, a uniform, a vehicle's paint scheme, or (older sense) the rental/keeping of horses.
How do you pronounce “livery”?
“Livery” is pronounced LIHV-ree (/ˈlɪv(ə)ɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “livery” in a sentence?
Here is “livery” used in a sentence: “The footmen wore the estate's traditional livery.”
What part of speech is “livery”?
“Livery” is a noun.
Where does the word “livery” come from?
The word “livery” comes from Old French. From Old French livree, originally referring to clothing or provisions "delivered" to servants.
How many meanings does “livery” have?
“Livery” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a distinctive uniform worn by servants, chauffeurs, or members of a particular group.
