stabling

American  

[stey-bling] / ˈsteɪ blɪŋ /

noun

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

2. stables 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

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

Oh, Laurel, owned by TSG, will get about $173 million in improvements to include a new clubhouse, stabling areas and a synthetic track.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 6, 2019

"The likelihood is that, because of its location, most of the early landlords were connected with horses, carriages and stabling," writes Dailey.

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2017

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