Simple Definition of livery

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livery

noun

plural liveries
1
: the business of keeping vehicles that people can hire
usually used before another noun
livery service
a livery cab
2
British : the colors or designs that are used on a company's products, vehicles, etc.
aircraft livery
cars with similar livery
cars with similar liveries
3
: a special uniform worn by servants especially in the past
servants in blue livery
servants wearing liveries

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“Livery.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/livery. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.

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