livery stable

American  

noun

1. a stable where horses and vehicles are cared for or rented out for pay.

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livery stable British  

noun

1. a stable where horses are accommodated and from which they may be hired out

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Etymology

Origin of livery stable

First recorded in 1695–1705

Example Sentences

“That was a very important place for many African Americans to have that livery stable as a place” to stay.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2024

Rhoden lived on Cranberry Street, in a converted livery stable, built in 1899, which she and her sculptor husband, John, bought in 1960.

From The New Yorker • Aug. 31, 2018

While centered on the church, Willowdale also had a blacksmith, pool hall, general store and livery stable, among a few other establishments, Gillen said.

From Washington Times • Aug. 4, 2017

It had been home to a blacksmith who operated a livery stable there.

From Washington Post • Jul. 3, 2016

At nine-thirty Dr. Wilde put his buggy in the livery stable and wearily lifted out his black bag.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck