groom

noun
UK: /ɡruːm/
US: /ɡruːm/

  1. A person employed to take care of horses.

    1. The groom fed the horses this morning so they're ready to go now.
    2. The head groom is responsible for ensuring all the horses are properly cared for and exercised daily.

  2. A man who is getting married or has just been married.

    1. The groom looked nervous as he waited for his bride.
    2. The bride and groom shared their first dance as husband and wife at the reception.

Synonyms

prepare stableman bridegroom train curry
groom verb

  1. To clean and brush an animal, especially a horse.

    1. I groom my dog every day to keep his fur clean.
    2. She spends hours each week grooming her horse to prepare it for competitions.

  2. To prepare someone for a particular job or activity.

    1. The company is grooming her to be the next CEO.
    2. He was groomed from a young age to follow in his father's footsteps and take over the family business.

  3. To build trust with someone in order to exploit them.

    1. The predator attempted to groom the child online.
    2. Police warned parents about the dangers of online grooming and how to protect their children.
groom adjective

  1. Well-cared for; neatly presented.

    1. He is a very groom man, he always looks nice.
    2. The well-groom park showed how much the city cares for it.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "groom" in English means: A person employed to take care of horses., A man who is getting married or has just been married..

The phonetic transcription of "groom" is /ɡruːm/ in British English and /ɡruːm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "groom": prepare, stableman, bridegroom, train, curry.

Example usage of "groom": "The groom fed the horses this morning so they're ready to go now.". More examples on the page.