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Definition of groom
2a (1) archaic : manservant (2) : one of several officers of the English royal householdb : a person responsible for the feeding, exercising, and stabling of horses
3 : bridegroom
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Recent Examples of groom from the Web
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The groom had managed to become intoxicated in the short time since the ceremony ended, and now tears were streaming down his bride's face.
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Take away the giant, neon Taco Bell logo in front of the bride and groom.
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Walk on a pathway through the lemurs’ habitat and watch these lovable primates socialize, groom, jump and climb.
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The groom is a businessman, who wishes to remain anonymous, reports People.
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Mr. Trump is a selling point for prospective brides and grooms considering holding their weddings at the club.
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The groom’s mother is an arts administrator and past president of the National Society of Arts and Letters in Washington.
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The romantic circumstances were obviously a reminder of what Nora and Kevin had in another life, and the groom’s speech about mistakes being different from sins certainly seemed relevant for two people who chose to blow up their bliss.
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The story in the musical, written by Brian Hargrove, centers on the upcoming wedding of Jewish bride Rebecca Steinberg (Lustig), and her Catholic groom to be Brian Howard (Taylor Hilt Mitchell) and the many relatives of both families.
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Origin and Etymology of groom
Middle English grom
groom
Definition of groom
transitive verb
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 woman
3 : to get into readiness for a specific objective : prepare was being groomed as a presidential candidate
intransitive verb
: to groom oneself
Examples of groom in a Sentence
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.
Recent Examples of groom from the Web
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The neonicotinoid treatment reduced the lifespan of the bees, caused them to leave the hive earlier, and reduced their grooming behavior.
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They are developed in academic settings, incubated by policy entrepreneurs in think tanks, and groomed for candidates to run on and then, finally, implement in office.
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Perhaps pitting high performers against each other isn't best the way to groom a stable of promising leaders.
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The house includes a swimming pool; landscaped garden; groomed lawns; a small forest of trees, including a more than 100-year-old dogwood; sitting areas; a carriage house; and stables.
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In Bethesda, future diplomats are being groomed at L’Academie de Cuisine cooking school.
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From head to toe, this lineup of men’s grooming products knocks it out of the ballpark with essential oils, balms and botanicals that work well and smell even better.
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PET PARADISE TO OPEN NEW LOCATION: Pet Paradise, a pet boarding, day care and grooming resort, is breaking ground on its 28th location at 2270 Cypress Ridge Blvd.
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First Known Use of groom
1809
GROOM Defined for English Language Learners
groom
playDefinition of groom for English Language Learners
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: a man who has just married or is about to be married
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: a person who takes care of horses
groom
Definition of groom for English Language Learners
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: to clean and care for (an animal)
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: to make (someone) neat and attractive
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: to make (something) neat, smooth, or attractive
GROOM Defined for Kids
Definition of groom for Students
1 : a man who has just been or is about to be married
2 : a person in charge of horses
Definition of groom for Students
groomed
;grooming
1 : to make neat and attractive groom a dog
2 : to prepare for a purpose His family is grooming him to take over their business.
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