stabling

American  

[stey-bling] / ˈsteɪ blɪŋ /

noun

1. accommodation for horses or other draft or farm animals in a stable.

2. stables stable collectively.

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stabling British  

/ ˈsteɪblɪŋ /

noun

1. stable buildings or accommodation

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Etymology

Origin of stabling

First recorded in 1475–85; stable ¹ + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

It has offered to fund off-season stabling at Pleasanton and to write races that better fit the makeup of Northern California horses.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2024

Soon after, Churchill Downs announced it was suspending Baffert for two years through spring 2023, prohibiting the seven-time Derby winner from stabling or racing at tracks owned by Churchill Downs Inc.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 2, 2021

The company was attracted to the projects, not only by the original features of the Victorian buildings, but also by the land available at the back, which was formerly used for kennels or stabling.

From BBC • Dec. 1, 2014

Millfield's resources are truly staggering: an equestrian centre, stabling for 50 horses, a 50-metre Olympic swimming pool, Tartan athletics track, playing fields, a putting green, an indoor tennis centre and a fencing salle.

From The Guardian • Aug. 7, 2012

"Innkeep," a servant's voice called out behind her, "we have horses that want stabling, and my lord of Lannister requires a room and a hot bath."

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin