Overview of noun groom

The noun groom has 3 senses

• groom, bridegroom -- (a man participant in his own marriage ceremony)


• stableman, stableboy, groom, hostler, ostler -- (someone employed in a stable to take care of the horses)


• groom, bridegroom -- (a man who has recently been married)

Overview of verb groom

The verb groom has 3 senses

• prepare, groom, train -- (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")


• dress, groom, curry -- (give a neat appearance to; "groom the dogs"; "dress the horses")


• groom, neaten -- (care for one's external appearance; "He is always well-groomed")