groom
noun
1. a man participant in his own marriage ceremony
Similar word(s): bridegroom
Definition categories: person, participant, player
2. someone employed in a stable to take care of the horses
Similar word(s): hostler, ostler, stableboy, stableman
Definition categories: person, hand
3. a man who has recently been married
Similar word(s): bridegroom
Definition categories: person, honeymooner, newlywed
Sentences with groom as a noun:
- the groom of the chamber; the groom of the stole
verb
1. educate for a future role or function
- He is grooming his son to become his successor
Similar word(s): prepare, train
Definition categories: social, educate
2. give a neat appearance to
- groom the dogs
Definition categories: body, beautify, embellish, fancify, prettify
3. care for one's external appearance
- He is always well-groomed
Similar word(s): neaten
Definition categories: body, beautify, embellish, fancify, prettify