livery

noun

ˈli-və-rē How to pronounce livery (audio)
Definition of liverynext
as in uniform
the distinctive clothing worn by members of a particular group the limousine chauffeur was easily distinguished from the cab drivers by his livery

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Recent Examples of livery Production series Today, Hot Wheels produces a number of limited-run cars with unique liveries and details. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 31 July 2026 The Revuelto Impavido comes in a unique livery inspired meant to look like samurai armor. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 July 2026 Even in an era when F1 teams change their car liveries much more often — usually to promote a sponsor or to celebrate a milestone race, as McLaren did back in Monaco — this is a lot of change to Cadillac’s car. — Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 17 July 2026 American is operating a special livery aircraft that at times has flown specifically on flights to games. — Ted Reed, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for livery
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uniform
Noun
  • Jay Toia had arguably his best day in a Cowboys uniform on Saturday night in Arizona, but the room is well-built in front of him.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The Chicago Bears, Houston Texans and Green Bay Packers were among the teams that shared a look at their Rivalries uniforms this week because the NFC North and AFC South divisions will wear them this fall.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of uniform

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“Livery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/livery. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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