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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024groom /grum, grʊm/USA pronunciation n. [countable]- bridegroom.
- a man or boy in charge of horses or a stable.
v. [~ + object] - to make (oneself or one's clothing) neat or tidy:She groomed herself carefully before the meeting.
- Animal Behavior, Zoology(of an animal) to tend (itself or another) by removing dirt or unwanted tiny organisms from the fur, skin, feathers, etc.:Monkeys groom each other.
- to clean, brush, and otherwise tend (a horse, dog, etc.).
- to prepare for a position, election, etc.:The mayor is being groomed for higher office.
groom•er, n. [countable] WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024groom (gro̅o̅m, grŏŏm),USA pronunciation n. - a bridegroom.
- a man or boy in charge of horses or the stable.
- any of several officers of the English royal household.
- [Archaic.]a manservant.
v.t. - to tend carefully as to person and dress;
make neat or tidy. - to clean, brush, and otherwise tend (a horse, dog, etc.).
- to prepare for a position, election, etc.:The mayor is being groomed for the presidency.
- Animal Behavior, Zoology(of an animal) to tend (itself or another) by removing dirt, parasites, or specks of other matter from the fur, skin, feathers, etc.: often performed as a social act.
- 1175–1225; Middle English grom boy, groom; apparently akin to grow
- 7.See corresponding entry in Unabridged educate, train, coach, drill, tutor.
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