groomer

noun

groom·​er ˈgrü-mər How to pronounce groomer (audio)
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

Examples of groomer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Snowmobilers should remember to stay on the trails and watch for snow groomers, Dane County Parks said in the release. Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2024 There will be rescues, veterinarians, doggy daycares, groomers, walkers, trainers, pet photographers, boarding facilities, food trucks and more. The Arizona Republic, 25 Jan. 2024 Job seekers enter their zip code and see listings for everything from delivery drivers, construction workers and repair and maintenance personnel to coffee-shop baristas, retail clerks, child-care teachers and pet groomers. Marc Vartabedian, WSJ, 17 Dec. 2023 Open since 2022, this 250-acre area features two ski lifts, a warming hut crafted from beetle kill pine, 17 green and blue groomers with names like Serenity and Tranquility, plus plenty of ungroomed terrain to explore. Jen Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 13 Feb. 2024 The county’s Animals Services Facility and Adoption Center advise pet owners to limit visits to dog parks, doggy day cares, groomers and other public places where dogs interact with each other. Lateshia Beachum, Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2024 The boot excels when bombing groomers and making quick turns in the trees thanks to a canting system built from racing experience that minimizes interaction between the cuff and shell. Douglas Schnitzspahn, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2023 In the last year, Williams has spoken to a dog groomer in Atlanta who makes $90,000 a year; a tattoo artist in Miami who makes $250,000 a year; and a software engineer in Portland, Ore., who makes between $400,000 and $500,000 a year. Theresa Vargas, Washington Post, 20 Jan. 2024 Celebrity men's hair groomer, KC Fee, zhuzhed his main into tousled perfection using her must-have NAVY Hair Care products. Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 8 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1866, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of groomer was in 1866

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“Groomer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groomer. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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