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

Partnerships with Vince Garcia (barber/groomer), Stella Simona (jewelry designer), and Justin Boone (stylist) highlight their personal journeys toward mastery, drawing parallels to The Macallan’s whisky-making process. — Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026

The shelter's veterinarian and techs were in the process of performing medical exams by Thursday, and groomers were working to bathe and groom the animals. — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026

Start With Skin Prep Before even thinking about applying makeup, pro groomers suggest indulging in a solid skin-care routine before adding anything else. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 22 May 2026

Additionally, borax's fine powder consistency easily sticks to the legs and bodies of cockroaches, and since roaches are heavy groomers, the chance some of the poison gets ingested is high, says Carpenter. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 17 May 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