livery

noun

liv·ery | \ ˈli-və-rē

, ˈliv-rē\

plural liveries

Definition of livery

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 archaic : the apportioning of provisions especially to servants : allowance

2a : the distinctive clothing or badge formerly worn by the retainers (see retainer entry 1 sense 1) of a person of rank

b : a servant's uniform

c : distinctive dress : garb a nun's traditional livery

d chiefly British : an identifying design (as on a vehicle) that designates ownership

3 archaic

a : one's retainers or retinue

b : the members of a British livery company

4 : the act of delivering legal possession of property

5a : the feeding, stabling, and care of horses for pay

b : livery stable

c : a concern offering vehicles (such as boats) for rent a canoe livery an automobile livery

livery

adjective

Definition of livery (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : resembling liver

2 : suggesting liver disorder

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Examples of livery in a Sentence

Noun

the limousine chauffeur was easily distinguished from the cab drivers by his livery

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These four liveries take design cues from historic finishes at the famed event. — Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, "Ford GT Gets Special Racing Liveries That Celebrate Legendary Wins at Le Mans," 29 May 2019 Its garish yellow and blue livery–much like its loud-mouthed chief executive, Michael O’Leary–is an assault on the senses. — M.r., The Economist, "Ryanair is starting to hide its brand," 14 June 2019 An 18-wheeler in colorful Hootie and the Blowfish livery cruises past, headed down to The Wharf for a concert tomorrow night. — al.com, "Beach bound? Don’t miss this Baldwin Co. hot dog stand," 7 June 2019 While the red liveries and airport signage sported by Virgin America - the most recent major airline established in America - are now gone, the brand itself isn’t fully dead. — Justin Bachman, Anchorage Daily News, "Virgin America vanishes into Alaska Airlines - along with Branson’s US dream," 4 June 2019 Porsche has developed seven liveries for the new 935 that were inspired by classic racers. — Daniel Golson, Car and Driver, "Check Out the New Porsche 935's Super Rad Retro Racing Liveries," 16 May 2019 Five other New York City livery and cab drivers experiencing economic hardship have taken their own lives in recent months, most notably Douglas Schifter who killed himself on the steps of city hall. — Phil Mccausland /, NBC News, "Sixth New York City cab driver dies of suicide after struggling financially," 16 June 2018 The Bohana puffs were a particular favorite—though all the parents, including me, found them to have a disconcerting, livery tang. — Tamar Adler, Vogue, "Is Healthy Snack Food Actually Healthy—or Just Addictive?," 18 Jan. 2019 The president, in media interviews, has discussed painting the planes red, white and blue, in contrast to the blue and white livery in place since the early 1960s. — Doug Cameron, WSJ, "U.S., Boeing Complete $3.9 Billion Air Force One Deal," 17 July 2018

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