noun
stabler
Stabler (noun) means someone who runs or works at a stable, looking after horses. Example: “The stabler mucked out the stalls before dawn.”
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Someone who runs or works at a stable, looking after horses.
"The stabler mucked out the stalls before dawn."
"She trained as a stabler on her uncle's farm."
How to use stabler
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA person whose job is looking after horses in a stable.
Common mistake
Not to be confused with "stabler" as the comparative of the adjective "stable" (meaning more stable) — the noun sense is much rarer and refers to a job.
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Word forms
- Plural
- stablers
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The _____ mucked out the stalls before dawn.
Etymology
From stable plus the agent suffix -er, naming someone who tends stables.
Frequently asked questions
What does “stabler” mean?
The word “stabler” means someone who runs or works at a stable, looking after horses. In plain terms, a person whose job is looking after horses in a stable.
How do you use “stabler” in a sentence?
Here is “stabler” used in a sentence: “The stabler mucked out the stalls before dawn.”
What part of speech is “stabler”?
“Stabler” is a noun.
What is the meaning of stabler?
"stabler" (noun) means someone who runs or works at a stable, looking after horses.
