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Groom
01
a man who is getting married
Examples
The groom looked dashing in his tailored suit as he waited at the altar.
The groom's family hosted a traditional ceremony to celebrate his upcoming marriage.
02
a person employed to care for horses in a stable
Examples
The groom brushed down the horses after their ride.
Every groom at the stable had a set of daily chores.
03
a member of the British royal household serving in a traditional role
Dialect
British
BritishExamples
The Groom of the Bedchamber attended to the king.
Several grooms were listed in the royal household records.
to groom
01
to make someone look neat and clean by fixing their hair, clothes, or overall appearance
Transitive: to groom a person or their appearance
Examples
He grooms his hair meticulously every morning before leaving for work.
She groomed the children before they left for the party.
02
to brush and take care of the fur or coat of an animal
Transitive: to groom an animal
Examples
She grooms the dog every morning to keep its coat shiny.
He spent an hour grooming his horse before the competition.
03
to prepare someone for a specific role or function through training or education
Transitive: to groom sb
Examples
The company is grooming a promising young employee to eventually take on the role of CEO.
She was groomed from an early age to succeed her father in the family business.
