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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The town had no groomer or pet trainer; there was only one vet within a hundred miles.
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Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2025
Chalamet has worked with several hair groomers over the years, including Christine Nelli and Jamie Taylor.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2025
The Afloia 6-in-1 Dog Grooming Kit is like a pet spa at home, turning you into their personal groomer for trimming hair, clipping nails, and more.
—Christine Persaud, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
Their homes would eventually be replaced by what is now a brewery, coffee shop and dog groomer.
—Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2025
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Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2025
Chalamet has worked with several hair groomers over the years, including Christine Nelli and Jamie Taylor.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2025
The Afloia 6-in-1 Dog Grooming Kit is like a pet spa at home, turning you into their personal groomer for trimming hair, clipping nails, and more.
—Christine Persaud, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
Their homes would eventually be replaced by what is now a brewery, coffee shop and dog groomer.
—Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2025
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“Groomer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groomer. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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