Meaning & Definition of Groom in English
English⟶
Groom
/grum/
noun
1. A man participant in his own marriage ceremony
synonym:
- groom,
- bridegroom
2. Someone employed in a stable to take care of the horses
synonym:
- stableman,
- stableboy,
- groom,
- hostler,
- ostler
3. A man who has recently been married
synonym:
- groom,
- bridegroom
verb
1. Educate for a future role or function
- "He is grooming his son to become his successor"
- "The prince was prepared to become king one day"
- "They trained him to be a warrior"
synonym:
- prepare,
- groom,
- train
2. Give a neat appearance to
- "Groom the dogs"
- "Dress the horses"
synonym:
- dress,
- groom,
- curry
3. Care for one's external appearance
- "He is always well-groomed"
synonym:
- groom,
- neaten
Examples of using
The apes groom each other.