liveryman

American  

[liv-uh-ree-muhn, liv-ree-] / ˈlɪv ə ri mən, ˈlɪv ri- /

noun

plural

liverymen

1. an owner of or an employee in a livery stable.

2. British. a freeman of the City of London, entitled to wear the livery of the ancient guild or city district to which he belongs and to vote in the election of Lord Mayor, chamberlain, and other municipal and honorary officers.

3. Obsolete. a person in livery, especially a servant.

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liveryman British  

/ ˈlɪvərɪmən /

noun

1. a member of a livery company

2. a worker in a livery stable

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Gender

See -man.

Etymology

Origin of liveryman

First recorded in 1675–85; livery ¹ + -man

Example Sentences

His father was a liveryman and retired soldier.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 3, 2025

"Mebbe some one there'll take you the rest of the way," said the liveryman; and, accepting his hopeful view of the situation, the girl consented to go on in such indefinite fashion.

From Mystery Ranch by Chapman, Arthur

Have you formed an opinion as to whether or not Dr. Cronin was taken to the Carlson cottage by the horse and buggy engaged by Daniel Coughlin from Dinan, the liveryman?

From The Crime of the Century or, The Assassination of Dr. Patrick Henry Cronin by Hunt, Henry M.

He summoned one particular liveryman, not a favorite at the fashionable hotel, and to him gave especial injunctions about the horses.

From The Daughter of a Magnate by Spearman, Frank H. (Frank Hamilton)

Have you formed an opinion as to whether or not Dr. Cronin was taken to the Carlson cottage by the horse and buggy engaged by Daniel Coughlin from Dinan, the liveryman?

From The Crime of the Century or, The Assassination of Dr. Patrick Henry Cronin by Hunt, Henry M.