groom

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ɡruːm/

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Noun

Singular groom

Plural grooms

1. (countable) A groom is a man who is about to marry.
   • Synonym: bridegroom
2. (countable) A groom is a person who cares for horses.

Verb

Plain form groom

Third-person singular grooms

Past tense groomed

Past participle groomed

Present participle grooming

1. If you groom an animal, you brush and clean the coat of it.
2. If you groom someone, you prepare or train for a particular purpose or activity.