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Groom Definition & Meaning

groom
noun
  1. a man participant in his own marriage ceremony
  2. someone employed in a stable to take care of the horses
  3. a man who has recently been married
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"
  2. give a neat appearance to; "groom the dogs"; "dress the horses"
  3. care for one's external appearance; "He is always well- groomed"

"Groom" in song lyrics

See how groom is used in real songs:

  • "Still, her smile white as opposite the groom"
    Almighty f/ 60 Second Assassin — Dead Flowers
  • "And I pick up my cell phone to dial the groom"
    Asher Roth f/ Jazze Pha — Bad Day
  • "I see you cross the room looking like you need a groom"
    Brisky — Fine as Hell

Usage tips for "groom"

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Frequently asked questions

What does groom mean?
a man participant in his own marriage ceremony someone employed in a stable to take care of the horses a man who has recently been married 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" give a neat appearance to; "groom the dogs"; "dress the horses" care for one's external appearance; "He is always well- groomed"
What part of speech is groom?
Groom is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does groom have?
Groom has 6 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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