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livery

The correct spelling is livery.

How to pronounce livery

/ˈlɪv.ə.ɹɪ/
noun

IPA: /ˈlɪv.ə.ɹɪ/

Say it like: Liv-eree

The correct spelling is livery. Any distinctive identifying uniform worn by a group, such as the uniform worn by chauffeurs and male servants. For example: "The airline's new livery received a mixed reaction from the press."

Usage Examples

The airline's new livery received a mixed reaction from the press.

He liveried his servants in the most modest of clothing.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Any distinctive identifying uniform worn by a group, such as the uniform worn by chauffeurs and male servants.
  2. 2.The whole body of liverymen, members of livery companies.
  3. 3.The paint scheme of a vehicle or fleet of vehicles.
  4. 4.A taxicab or limousine.
  5. 5.The delivery of property from one owner to the next.

verb

  1. 1.To clothe.

adjective

  1. 1.Like liver.
  2. 2.Queasy, liverish.

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