Definition

A person, usually a young man, who works in a stable taking care of horses and other animals.

Example

The stableboy fed the horses every morning before school.

Conversation

I met a really interesting stableboy at the horse ranch yesterday.

Oh really? What did he tell you?

He shared some cool stories about taking care of the horses.

That sounds awesome! I’d love to hear more about it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Stableboy → It is formed from "stable" (from Old French *establir*, meaning to establish or make firm) and "boy" (from Old English *bōia*, meaning a young male). The word "stableboy" refers to a young male who works in or is associated with a stable, typically caring for horses.

Memory Tip

Think of a young male ('boy') who works in a place where things are made firm or established ('stable'). This helps you remember that a stableboy is someone who takes care of horses in a stable.

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