Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

livery-stable

noun

/ˈlɪvəri ˈsteɪbl/

Definition

A livery-stable is a place where horses are kept for boarding, sale, or hire. These stables provide facilities for the care and maintenance of horses.

Examples

The livery-stable near the park offers horse riding lessons for beginners.
During the summer, many tourists visited the livery-stable to rent horses for trail rides.
He decided to board his horse at the local livery-stable while he was away on vacation.

Meaning

The term ‘livery-stable’ originates from the word ‘livery,’ which refers to a set of clothing or uniforms worn by servants or attendants, historically linked to the provision of horses and transportation.