Definition

A place or business that sells equipment for horses, like saddles and harnesses, or the equipment itself.

Example

The saddlery in town has a wide selection of horse gear.

Conversation

Have you ever visited that new saddlery downtown?

No, I haven't been there yet. What do they sell?

They have all kinds of horse equipment and even custom saddles.

That sounds interesting! I might check it out this weekend.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Saddlery → It is formed from "saddle" (from Old English *sadol*, meaning a seat for riding) and "-ery" (meaning a place associated with a specific activity). The word "saddlery" refers to a place where saddles and related equipment are made or sold.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'saddle' as a seat for riding, and '-ery' indicates a place related to that activity. So, saddlery is the place where saddles are made or sold.

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