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

Telluride’s ski area stretches across more than 2,000 acres, from wide, forgiving groomers to steep chutes and bowls, with the terrain climbing to 12,570 feet. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

After all, Clive’s algorithm says that gays are all groomers. — Alison Herman, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026

Though Pachinko featured more angels than demons, Lee still convincingly inhabited Koh Hansu, the gangster and groomer. — Sanjena Sathian, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026

Many employees, including ski patrollers, lift mechanics, snowmakers and groomers, begin work hours before lifts open to the public. — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 22 Sep. 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