Ostler (Noun)
Meaning
Someone employed in a stable to take care of the horses.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The ostler carefully groomed the horses before leading them out to the pasture for exercise.
- As an ostler at the royal stables, Thomas was responsible for ensuring the horses were well-fed and well-rested for their royal riders.
- After finishing his chores, the ostler couldn't help but take a few moments to admire the beautiful mare.
- It was the ostler who first discovered the escaped foal wandering outside the stable doors.
- At the old inn, the ostler also served as a groom and a driver for the guests who requested transportation.