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
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Bentley in the car and walking into his home after going to the groomers.
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Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
Malfeasants misuse social media, posing a serious threat to our people — from those who perpetrate mass violence against innocent people to stalkers and groomers of innocent children — taking advantage of freedoms that were meant to protect, not harm.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 5 Sep. 2025
The outlet reported that the sisters were dropping their labradoodle off at the groomer, as Bowling went on a grocery run at a nearby supermarket.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Skip the pricey groomer visits and messy bathroom trims with this Labor Day deal.
—Jessie Quinn, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2025
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Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
Malfeasants misuse social media, posing a serious threat to our people — from those who perpetrate mass violence against innocent people to stalkers and groomers of innocent children — taking advantage of freedoms that were meant to protect, not harm.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 5 Sep. 2025
The outlet reported that the sisters were dropping their labradoodle off at the groomer, as Bowling went on a grocery run at a nearby supermarket.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Skip the pricey groomer visits and messy bathroom trims with this Labor Day deal.
—Jessie Quinn, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for groomer
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“Groomer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groomer. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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