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

The groomer parks in your driveway or at your curb, brings your dog into the vehicle and handles the full appointment on-site. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026

The groomer arrives, your dog steps into the van and the session runs about 60 to 90 minutes depending on breed and coat condition. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026

Story’s groomer didn’t dye his whole body—just the puffy fur around his ankles, ears, and the tip of his tail, which fades from violet to a soft lavender like something out of a watercolor painting. — Angela Haupt, Time, 30 June 2026

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

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