1. a special uniform worn by servants or employees of a particular household or organization
2. the distinctive colors and design used to identify a company’s vehicles, aircraft, or equipment
3. a stable where horses are kept and cared for at a fixed charge
Usage: historical

Examples

• The hotel doorman wore the traditional green livery of the establishment.
• All the airline’s planes displayed the company’s new blue and white livery.
• The chauffeur’s livery included a peaked cap and brass buttons.
• The racing team’s cars featured a distinctive red livery with sponsor logos.
• In Victorian times, wealthy families employed servants dressed in elaborate livery.
• The taxi company painted all its vehicles in the same yellow livery.
• The butler appeared at the door in his formal black livery.