livery
Livery (noun) means a distinctive uniform worn by servants, chauffeurs, or members of a particular group. Example: “The footmen wore the estate's traditional livery.”
How to use livery
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA uniform, a vehicle's paint scheme, or (older sense) the rental/keeping of horses.
Word forms
more livery comparative, liveried past tense, liveries plural, liveries singular, most livery superlative
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The footmen wore the estate's traditional _____.
Etymology
From Old French livree, originally referring to clothing or provisions "delivered" to servants.
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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.