groom
groohm
- n a man participant in his own marriage ceremony
- n someone employed in a stable to take care of the horses
- n a man who has recently been married
- v educate for a future role or function
He is grooming his son to become his successor - v give a neat appearance to
groom the dogs - v care for one's external appearance
He is always well-groomed
- In the past, a bachelor party could commonly involve a black-tie dinner hosted by the groom's father, with toasts to the groom and the bride.
- Wedding season in northern India brings an acute shortage of white mares and pachyderms to ferry the groom in style.
- Does the groom substantially help with the housework, cleaning, and cooking? If he does, this may be one of the most important predictors of all.