ostler
/'ɔslə/ Cách viết khác : (hostler) /'ɔslə/
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Definition
Noun: A person whose job is to take care of horses at an inn or stable, including feeding, grooming, and stabling them. This is an old-fashioned term.
Usage
The word 'ostler' is used to refer to a specific historical occupation. It is a countable noun. * In the past, every coaching inn had an ostler to look after the travelers' horses. * The weary traveler handed the reins to the inn's ostler.
Advanced Usage
- The term is largely archaic and is most commonly encountered in historical fiction, films, or texts describing life before the automobile.
- It is sometimes used metaphorically to describe someone who performs routine care or maintenance tasks.
Variants and Related Words
- Hostler: An alternative spelling and pronunciation of 'ostler'. Both words have the same meaning and origin.
- Groom or Stablehand: Modern terms for a person who cares for horses.
Synonyms
- Groom
- Stablehand
- Stableman
- Horse handler
Antonyms
- There is no direct antonym, as it is a specific job title. Contextual opposites could be rider or owner.
Related Phrases/Idioms
- No common idioms specifically feature the word 'ostler'.
Noun
- someone employed in a stable to take care of the horses