livery

noun

ˈli-və-rē How to pronounce livery (audio)
Definition of liverynext
as in uniform
the distinctive clothing worn by members of a particular group the limousine chauffeur was easily distinguished from the cab drivers by his livery

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Recent Examples of livery The difference lies only in a special two-tone livery consisting of a red and cream paint scheme. — New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2026 Lee takes early meetings at a nearby hotel that could be in any country, except that the room service is delivered by robots painted in the livery of butlers and maids. — Evan Osnos, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026 Production series Today, Hot Wheels produces a number of limited-run cars with unique liveries and details. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 31 July 2026 The Revuelto Impavido comes in a unique livery inspired meant to look like samurai armor. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for livery
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uniform
Noun
  • Out of uniform and out of his comfort zone, about a week before the chaos ensues, Jack Campbell could, and probably should, be doing just anything else with his time.
    — Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Proceeds will support local programs, including the Chester Union Soccer Club, which helps cover costs such as uniforms, cleats and club fees for young players, like 11-year-old midfielder Zidan Harris.
    — Eva Andersen, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of uniform

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“Livery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/livery. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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