grooming

[ˈɡruːmɪŋ]

grooming Definition

  • 1the act of cleaning and maintaining one's appearance, often through personal hygiene and dressing
  • 2the process of preparing someone for a particular job, activity, or role

Using grooming: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "grooming" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He spends hours grooming himself before going out.

  • Example

    Proper grooming is important for maintaining good health.

  • Example

    The coach is grooming the young athlete for success.

  • Example

    The company is grooming her for a management position.

grooming Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with grooming

  • the process of cleaning and maintaining the appearance of pets, often through bathing, brushing, and trimming

    Example

    She takes her dog to the pet grooming salon every month.

  • grooming standards

    rules or guidelines that dictate how one should present oneself in terms of appearance, often in professional or military settings

    Example

    The company has strict grooming standards for its employees.

  • a group of people who use grooming techniques to manipulate and exploit vulnerable individuals, often for sexual purposes

    Example

    The police arrested several members of a grooming gang that had been operating in the area.

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Summary: grooming in Brief

Grooming [ˈɡruːmɪŋ] refers to the act of cleaning and maintaining one's appearance, as well as preparing someone for a particular job or role. It can include personal hygiene, dressing, and training. Examples include 'Proper grooming is important for maintaining good health,' and 'The company is grooming her for a management position.' Phrases like 'pet grooming' and 'grooming standards' extend the term's usage, while 'grooming gang' refers to a group that manipulates vulnerable individuals, often for sexual purposes.

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