groomer

noun

groom·​er ˈgrü-mər 

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

After all, Clive’s algorithm says that gays are all groomers. — Alison Herman, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026

Though Pachinko featured more angels than demons, Lee still convincingly inhabited Koh Hansu, the gangster and groomer. — Sanjena Sathian, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026

Many employees, including ski patrollers, lift mechanics, snowmakers and groomers, begin work hours before lifts open to the public. — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026

Our ultimate goal is to give you a direct route to the best mascaras, eyeliners, eye shadows, brow groomers, and sets of false lashes that exist right now. — Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 17 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1866, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for groomer

• boomer
• humor
• humour
• plumer
• rumor
• rumour
• tumor
• tumour
• antitumor
• pseudotumor
• consumer
• perfumer