livery Synonyms
livery Meaning
livery (n)
uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs
the voluntary transfer of something (title or possession) from one party to another
the care (feeding and stabling) of horses for pay
livery (s)
suffering from or suggesting a liver disorder or gastric distress
livery (n.)
The act of delivering possession of lands or tenements.
The writ by which possession is obtained.
Release from wardship; deliverance.
That which is delivered out statedly or formally, as clothing, food, etc.
The uniform clothing issued by feudal superiors to their retainers and serving as a badge when in military service.
The peculiar dress by which the servants of a nobleman or gentleman are distinguished; as, a claret-colored livery.
Hence, also, the peculiar dress or garb appropriated by any association or body of persons to their own use; as, the livery of the London tradesmen, of a priest, of a charity school, etc.; also, the whole body or company of persons wearing such a garb, and entitled to the privileges of the association; as, the whole livery of London.
Hence, any characteristic dress or outward appearance.
An allowance of food statedly given out; a ration, as to a family, to servants, to horses, etc.
The feeding, stabling, and care of horses for compensation; boarding; as, to keep one's horses at livery.
The keeping of horses in readiness to be hired temporarily for riding or driving; the state of being so kept.
A low grade of wool.
livery (v. t.)
To clothe in, or as in, livery.
livery Sentence Examples
- The royal carriage was emblazoned with an intricate livery of gold and crimson.
- The messenger wore a plain livery of dark green, indicating his official status.
- The servants were clad in livery, their uniforms denoting their rank and duties.
- The racing cars sported a distinctive livery of blue and white stripes.
- The airline's livery consisted of a sleek silver fuselage with a bold blue stripe.
- The hotel's employees were immaculately dressed in a black and white livery.
- The taxi pulled up in front of the hotel, its livery indicating it belonged to a specific company.
- The livery of the firetruck was a vibrant red, easily recognizable in an emergency.
- The ship's livery was painted a deep blue, matching the color of the surrounding ocean.
- The livery of the sports team was a vibrant orange and black, representing the city's colors.
FAQs About the word livery
uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs, the voluntary transfer of something (title or possession) from one party to another, the care (feeding and stab
uniform,outfit, fatigues, regimentals, full dress, finery, regalia,costume
No antonyms found.
The royal carriage was emblazoned with an intricate livery of gold and crimson.
The messenger wore a plain livery of dark green, indicating his official status.
The servants were clad in livery, their uniforms denoting their rank and duties.
The racing cars sported a distinctive livery of blue and white stripes.
