groom
groom
Definition
groom (gro̵̅o̅m; also gro̵om)
noun
- a person whose work is tending, feeding, and currying horses
- any of certain officials of the British royal household
- bridegroom
- Archaic
- a manservant
- any man
Etymology: ME grom, boy, groom < ?
transitive verb
- to clean and curry (a horse, dog, etc.)
- to clean, make neat and tidy, etc.
- to clean the fur, feathers, etc. of itself or another animal, often as a social activity
- ☆ to train for a particular purpose to groom a man for politics
groom
Synonyms
groom
n.
groom
Synonyms
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v.
groom
Usage Examples
Object
- piste: However there is some great cruising to be had on well groomed pistes.
- parlor: It also has a fully equipped, commercial dog grooming parlor.
- mitt: Any dead or loose hairs can be removed by using a rubber grooming mitt.
- salon: MW Thereâs a male grooming salon called Duke & Co in Mayfair.
- pony: Meet the donkey, groom the ponies or visit the wildlife pond.
- trail: From most apartments and cabins in the valley, you can the access the groomed valley trails directly.
Converse of object
- employ: Further housing for privately employed grooms would also be lost.
Modifying Another Word
- immaculately: Nick Our most immaculately groomed team member is Nick, who is just about to leave Edinburgh Academy for the big wide world.
- perfectly: Now we only survive by the sweat of our perfectly groomed eyebrows!
- beautifully: AHA Pedicure Range It's Pedicure season and the demand increases for beautifully groomed feet.
- daily: They do require a lot of daily grooming to keep their coats looking in top condition.
- well: However there is some great cruising to be had on well groomed pistes.
- thoroughly: Coat Length Medium/Long Grooming Requirement Once a week Trimming None Requires Professional Groomer Grooming Cavaliers should be groomed thoroughly once a week.
Noun used with modifier
- head: Newmarket-based horsebox driver Andrew Appleby instigated the complaint, which was signed by five senior traveling head grooms.
Possessives
- father: This is a cash gift of an auspicious amount, with the highest amount given to your groom's father.
- finger: The Koumbaro, the couple's religious sponsor, then swaps the rings over between the bride and groom's fingers, three times.
- mother: Next would be the groom's mother and father.
- parent: The bride and groom's parents will also sir at this table.
Preposition: with
- brush: Grooming Guinea pigs enjoy being groomed with a brush or comb, as long as it is done carefully and gently.
Preposition: for
- stardom: Groomed for stardom, how many actually made it?
