Groom
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɡɹuːm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Groom is a noun meaning A man who is about to marry.
Meaning
A man who is about to marry.
More Meanings
- A person who looks after horses.
- One of several officers of the English royal household, chiefly in the lord chamberlain's department.
- A brushing or cleaning, as of a dog or horse.
- To attend to one's appearance and clothing.
- (transitive) To care for (horses or other animals) by brushing and cleaning them.
- (transitive) To prepare (someone) for an event
- (archaic) A male servant, or more generally, a common man.
Example Sentences
the groom of the chamber; the groom of the stole
Give the mare a quick groom before you take her out.
The needy groom, that never finger'd groat, Would make a miracle of thus much coin …
It is of special interest to note the subjects considered as important to those who are being groomed for top administrative posts
Word Forms
- grooms
- grooming
- groomed
Synonyms for groom
Depending on context, synonyms include bridegroom, fettler, horsekeeper, ostler, sais, mafoo.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bridegroom, neaten, prepare, dress, stableboy, train.
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