groomer

noun

groom·​er ˈgrü-mər How to pronounce groomer (audio)
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 Of course, come wash day, even the most diligent pet groomer and housekeeper will find fur on clothes, sheets, towels, and more. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2024 After competing as a junior and ultimately delaying finishing her college degree, dropping out to pursue her passion for horses full time, Mavis became a working student and groomer for some of the most respected equestrians in the field. Jessica Booth, Peoplemag, 1 Sep. 2024 Also, tons of makeup artists and groomers have used versions of the tool on celebrity clients like Pedro Pascal, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Reese Witherspoon, and Gabrielle Union. Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2024 Nicola Peltz Beckham has taken legal action against the groomer who worked on her chihuahua Nala shortly before her death. Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 31 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for groomer 

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Word History

First Known Use

1866, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of groomer was in 1866

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Cite this Entry

“Groomer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groomer. Accessed 11 Sep. 2024.

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