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

First Street Village, a 275-unit apartment complex built in 2023 that has ground-floor retail such as a wine bar, fitness center and pet groomer, got help from the city. — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026

But even that law is largely focused on ensuring the proper facility and environment for grooming, not regulating groomer technique or experience. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026

Ask whether the groomer carries a pet first aid kit and has first aid training. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 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

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