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livery

noun · adjective

Simple meaning

Uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs.

Pronunciation

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liveree

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈlɪvɚi

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Word Review

Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

noun

  1. Uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs

  2. Any distinctive identifying uniform worn by a group, such as the uniform worn by chauffeurs and male servants.

  3. The paint scheme of a vehicle or fleet of vehicles.

  4. us

    A taxicab or limousine.

  5. An allowance of food; a ration, as given out to a family, to servants, to horses, etc.

  6. Release from wardship; deliverance.

adjective

  1. Like liver.

  2. Queasy, liverish.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C1 · Advanced (estimated)
Frequency
Uncommon
Formality
Technical

Word Aura™

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: Uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs

Used this way, livery is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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Word Family

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Compound terms

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  • livery companynounCompound term

    One of the chartered companies of London originating with the craft guilds.

  • livery drivernounCompound term

    Someone who drives a taxi for a living.

  • livery stablenounCompound term

    Stable where horses and vehicles are kept for hire.

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