plural groomers
1
: someone who grooms (see groom entry 2 sense 1) animals (such as dogs)
took my pet to the groomer
2
: someone who grooms (see groom entry 2 sense 3b) a minor for exploitation and especially for nonconsensual sexual activity
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The groomer couldn't finish the haircut as Shanno's dog jumped, kicked and wiggled during the appointment.
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Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Colman Domingo Colman Domingo and his groomer Jamie Richmond are so close, the actor presented her with InStyle's Imagemaker Award in 2024.
—Jackie Fields, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Talk about the purrfect way to start the day!
Crush, a cat from Frederick Maryland, has an important job every morning when his baby sister Cora wakes up: Bedhead groomer!
—Kendall Malinchock, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
This men’s groomer is designed for almost everywhere.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Colman Domingo Colman Domingo and his groomer Jamie Richmond are so close, the actor presented her with InStyle's Imagemaker Award in 2024.
—Jackie Fields, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Talk about the purrfect way to start the day!
Crush, a cat from Frederick Maryland, has an important job every morning when his baby sister Cora wakes up: Bedhead groomer!
—Kendall Malinchock, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
This men’s groomer is designed for almost everywhere.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for groomer
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“Groomer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groomer. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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