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

During the Jim Crow era, which lasted from around 1877 to the 1960s, Black riders were excluded from the races and moved to positions as horse groomers and stall cleaners. —Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 20 Nov. 2025

The Highlands grooms ten miles of cross-country ski trails for skate and classic; plus 11 miles of devoted (classic-only) groomers at local-favorite Wildwood. —Outside, 17 Nov. 2025

The terrain offers a little of everything—long groomers, steep, off-piste glades, and even 20km of Nordic skiing if that’s more your speed. —Francesca Krempa, StyleCaster, 17 Nov. 2025

Having the best brush for your dog will keep its coat free of tangles and might even prevent a big bill at the groomer’s. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025

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