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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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 Retinues of servants in livery assured that fires were laid and lighted, that brass and silver were kept brightly polished. — Michael Henry Adams, Town & Country, "Inside the Auction of Eileen Slocum's Astounding Newport Mansion," 28 Sep. 2018 Porsche probably had the most buzz before the race, no doubt thanks to the very cool retro liveries on the #911 and #912. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, "The Petit Le Mans: More proof we’re in a golden age for sportscar racing," 18 Oct. 2018 The Black Car Fund was created by the New York state legislature in 1999 to provide workers’ compensation insurance for livery and black car drivers. — Washington Post, "NYC drivers for Uber, other apps to get vision care coverage," 29 June 2018 The drivers who have taken their lives were from across the industry — men who drove taxis and for livery and black car services. — New York Times, "Taxi Drivers in New York Are Struggling. So Are Uber Drivers.," 17 June 2018 Pippa’s Dale Coyne Racing team offered up the car’s livery as an in-kind donation to Susan G. Komen, and Pippa took care of the rest, raising more than $200,000. — Gregg Doyel, Indianapolis Star, "Doyel: In car funded by you, Indiana, Pippa Mann is racing for all of us," 16 May 2018

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