liveried

American

[liv-uh-reed, liv-reed] / ˈlɪv ə rid, ˈlɪv rid /

adjective

clad in livery, as servants.

a liveried footman.

liveried British

/ ˈlɪvərɪd /

adjective

(esp of servants or footmen) wearing livery

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Other Word Forms

unliveried

adjective

Etymology

Origin of liveried

First recorded in 1625–35; livery ¹ + -ed ³

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liveried

But this train, liveried in light-blue and with barred windows, offered an escape.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 29, 2025

They operated in plain sight between November 2020 and February 2024, posing as legitimate workmen with liveried vans, barriers and signage.

From BBC ● Mar. 7, 2025

When the golden state coach, pulled by eight white horses and surrounded by liveried footmen, came into view, he knew it was time to use them.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 28, 2023

"On the ground it's stately, it's imposing," said Bruce Dickinson, the lead singer of Iron Maiden who piloted a specially liveried 747 nicknamed "Ed Force One" during the British heavy metal band's tour in 2016.

From Reuters ● Jan. 29, 2023

Given our father’s characteristic air of superiority, I secretly expected him to live in a manor house surrounded by grounds and serviced by a liveried staff.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou

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