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Definition stable in American English

stable noun

[countable] noun
/ˈsteɪb(ə)l/
1

a building where horses or farm animals are kept

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1.1

a business where horses are trained for races and competitions

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2

a group of people such as artists or sports players whose careers are managed by the same person or company

Example

Her stable of authors included Julian Green, Eudora Welty, and Ken Kesey.

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2.1

a group of products or companies that are produced or owned by the same company

Example

the owner of a stable of media companies

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3

a group of prostitutes working for a pimp

Example

I heard that the new girl on the street belongs to Jemal's stable.

Definition stable in American English