1
2
a
: a person responsible for the feeding, exercising, and stabling of horses
b(1)
archaic
: manservant
(2)
: one of several officers of the English royal household
groomed; grooming; grooms
1
: to clean and maintain the appearance of (an animal)
especially
: to maintain the health and condition of the coat of (a horse, dog, etc.) by brushing, combing, currying, or similar attention
2
: to make neat or attractive
an impeccably groomed person
3
a
: to make (someone) ready for a specific objective : prepare
was being groomed as a presidential candidate
b
: to build a trusting relationship with (a minor) in order to exploit them especially for nonconsensual sexual activity
: to groom oneself
Examples of groom in a Sentence
Verb
The horses are being groomed for the competition.
She spent hours grooming herself.
She always seems to be perfectly groomed and neatly dressed.
He is being groomed to take over the company.
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Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
Yet unlike most weddings, the bride and groom were visually impaired, said Evans, who is based in Lincolnshire, U.K.
For 25 years, Evans has traveled with a tour company called Traveleyes, which organizes trips for blind and visually impaired people.
—Marylou Costa, Contributor, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2025
Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2025
The American Kennel Club suggests regularly grooming dogs to prevent a build-up of hair in the car.
—Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The groom, whose family had a complex relationship with the uninvited guest, had carefully curated the guest list.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
Yet unlike most weddings, the bride and groom were visually impaired, said Evans, who is based in Lincolnshire, U.K.
For 25 years, Evans has traveled with a tour company called Traveleyes, which organizes trips for blind and visually impaired people.
—Marylou Costa, Contributor, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2025
Verb
Ring around the collar stains are caused by the buildup of dead skin, sebum (the oily substance that gives skin a layer of protection and hydration), sweat, and personal grooming products on fabric.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2025
The American Kennel Club suggests regularly grooming dogs to prevent a build-up of hair in the car.
—Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Groom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groom. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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1
a
archaic
: a male servant
b
: a person in charge of horses
2
groom
2 of 2 verb1
: to clean and keep up the appearance of (as the coat of a horse or dog)
2
: to make neat, attractive, or acceptable
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