groom 1 of 2

verb

Definition of groomnext
as in to prepare
to make ready in advance the hotel's penthouse suite is being groomed for a royal visit

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groom

2 of 2

noun

as in bridegroom

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Recent Examples of groom
Verb
Young primates were much more likely to play with members of another species, whereas adult females were more often involved in grooming. — Cyril Grueter, Scientific American, 8 Aug. 2026 Evrima also offers grooming services from the Italian barber and skincare company Pisterzi. — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Noun
One photo shows the groom-to-be on bended knee, holding out a ring box to Madden. — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026 One piece of the wedding puzzle the groom took on was the menu for the big day. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for groom
Recent Examples of Synonyms for groom
  1. prepare
  2. bridegroom
  3. husband
  4. hubby
  5. mister
  6. partner
Verb
  • That has historically proven more than enough to prepare this team for the regular season.
    — Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Many residents’ anger is caused by misinformation about the virus and bans on traditional burials — when families prepare the bodies and people gather for a funeral, which can lead to further infections.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of prepare
Noun
  • Yesterday, the Sun asked this question of a wide variety of people – an auxiliary policeman, a protest marcher, a steelworker, a politician, a barber, a bridegroom, a bootblack and others.
    — Jonathan M. Pitts, Baltimore Sun, 27 June 2026
  • Couple hikes six miles, leaving money and baggage, dad won’t send it, and board bill gets bridegroom in court.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 9 June 2026
Definition of bridegroom
Noun
  • Vernon, meanwhile, is encouraging people to remember that there was a man, a husband and father behind the headlines.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Prosecutors dropped all charges relating to the husband before her trial began in April 2025.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of husband
Noun
  • Gisele Bündchen enjoys a low-key bike ride with her hubby Joaquim Valente in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on July 26.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
  • But Swift probably encouraged her hubby in performing a duet.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2026
Definition of hubby
Noun
  • Staying safe Even with the relief of water misters, the heat stroke remains a risk in high temperatures.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • To hear neighbors tell it, the deodorizers, misters and other efforts to mitigate the issues aren’t enough.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
Definition of mister
Noun
  • The partners will help establish the systems needed to manage one of Australia’s most technically demanding defense programs.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The hotel partners with nearby institutions, including 315 Restaurant & Wine Bar, where guests can charge meals directly to their room, and the Pink Adobe, the longtime Santa Fe favorite, which the Serets purchased in 2022.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of partner

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