stables

word · lemma: stable

/ˈsteɪbəɫz/
STAY-buhlz
/stˈeɪbəlz/
STAY-buhlz

Definition

Buildings where horses or other animals are kept and cared for. Often found on farms or near large houses.

Usage & Nuances

Used almost always in the plural for places that house multiple animals. Common collocations: 'horse stables', 'keep horses in stables'. Not used for wild animals or as a verb.

Example Sentences

We visited the stables to feed the animals.

basic

Let's check if the stables are clean before the guests arrive.

natural

He spends every morning working in the stables.

natural

When the weather's bad, the ponies stay in the stables all day.

natural

The horses sleep in the stables at night.

basic

There are three stables on the farm.

basic