hostler (Meaning)
hostler (n)
someone employed in a stable to take care of the horses
hostler (n.)
An innkeeper. [Obs.] See Hosteler.
The person who has the care of horses at an inn or stable; hence, any one who takes care of horses; a groom; -- so called because the innkeeper formerly attended to this duty in person.
The person who takes charge of a locomotive when it is left by the engineer after a trip.
Synonyms & Antonyms of hostler
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hostler Sentence Examples
- The hostler greeted the arriving guests with a warm smile and inquired about their luggage.
- The innkeeper entrusted the hostler with the responsibility of caring for the horses and wagons of the patrons.
- Despite the arduous nature of their work, the hostlers maintained a cheerful disposition.
- The head hostler supervised a team of young and inexperienced stable hands.
- The hostler led the weary horse to a stall, where it could rest and be fed.
- The hostler's deft hands expertly saddled and bridled the horses.
- The inn's reputation for horsemanship owed much to the skill of its hostlers.
- The hostler was well-acquainted with the terrain surrounding the inn, often assisting guests with directions.
- As darkness descended, the hostler lit lanterns to guide the horses to their stalls.
- The inn's hostler had a remarkable ability to calm nervous animals with his gentle touch and soothing words.
FAQs About the word hostler
someone employed in a stable to take care of the horsesAn innkeeper. [Obs.] See Hosteler., The person who has the care of horses at an inn or stable; hence, any
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The hostler greeted the arriving guests with a warm smile and inquired about their luggage.
The innkeeper entrusted the hostler with the responsibility of caring for the horses and wagons of the patrons.
Despite the arduous nature of their work, the hostlers maintained a cheerful disposition.
The head hostler supervised a team of young and inexperienced stable hands.
