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groom

[ɡruːm]

groom Definition

  • 1a man who is getting married
  • 2a person employed to take care of horses
  • 3to clean and brush an animal, especially a horse

Using groom: Examples

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

  • Example

    The groom looked very handsome in his suit.

  • Example

    He works as a groom at the racecourse.

  • Example

    She spent hours grooming her horse for the show.

groom Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for groom

Idioms Using groom

  • groom and doom

    a play on the phrase 'doom and gloom', referring to a situation where a groom is anxious or worried about his upcoming wedding

    Example

    He's been in a state of groom and doom ever since he proposed to his girlfriend.

  • groomed for success

    prepared or trained for success in a particular field or endeavor

    Example

    She was groomed for success from a young age, with her parents encouraging her to pursue her dreams.

  • a group of men who sexually exploit and abuse vulnerable girls, often through grooming and manipulation

    Example

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

Phrases with groom

  • groom-to-be

    a man who is engaged to be married

    Example

    The groom-to-be was nervous about his wedding day.

  • a set of tools and products used for cleaning and maintaining an animal's coat

    Example

    She bought a new grooming kit for her dog.

  • grooming standards

    the level of cleanliness and appearance expected in a particular profession or organization

    Example

    The military has strict grooming standards for its personnel.

Origins of groom

from Old English 'guma', meaning 'man'

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Summary: groom in Brief

The term 'groom' [ɡruːm] refers to a man who is getting married or a person employed to take care of horses. As a verb, it means to clean and brush an animal, especially a horse. The phrase 'groom-to-be' denotes a man who is engaged to be married, while 'grooming kit' refers to a set of tools and products used for cleaning and maintaining an animal's coat. 'Groomed for success' means prepared or trained for success in a particular field or endeavor.

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