groom 1 of 2

verb

Definition of groomnext
as in to prepare
to make ready in advance the hotel's penthouse suite is being groomed for a royal visit

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2 of 2

noun

as in bridegroom

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Recent Examples of groom
Verb
Louisiana officials said the state has amended its grooming policy to prevent a repeat of Landor's ordeal. — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 23 June 2026 More than 84% of dogs in the study showed at least mild signs of fear and anxiety in everyday situations, excluding learned fears related to grooming activities like nail trimming and bathing. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
Noun
Wine is used to celebrate some of our most memorable occasions, like the first toast to a bride and groom, communion in some churches, or a romantic dinner for two. — Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 27 June 2026 The twin sisters attended the May wedding of their brother, Trent, to his wife, Alexis, and posed for photos alongside the bride and groom. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for groom
Recent Examples of Synonyms for groom
  1. prepare
  2. bridegroom
  3. husband
  4. hubby
  5. mister
  6. partner
Verb
  • Jakucionis addressed the deal while preparing for his current work with Lithuania’s national team in World Cup qualifying.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 July 2026
  • Atop the bar cart is a stainless steel surface coated in a satin finish, which provides a sleek place to prepare appetizers and meals and an easy-to-clean surface.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
Definition of prepare
Noun
  • Yesterday, the Sun asked this question of a wide variety of people – an auxiliary policeman, a protest marcher, a steelworker, a politician, a barber, a bridegroom, a bootblack and others.
    — Jonathan M. Pitts, Baltimore Sun, 27 June 2026
  • Couple hikes six miles, leaving money and baggage, dad won’t send it, and board bill gets bridegroom in court.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 9 June 2026
Definition of bridegroom
Noun
  • Avila’s sister, Patricia Avila, who was also on the job when the mauling took place, was awarded $885,000 for emotional distress, and Maria Avila’s husband, Oscar Olivo, was separately awarded $50,000.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 1 July 2026
  • She is survived by her husband, Rodney Timson, and their two sons.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of husband
Noun
  • No word if once-close Swift pal Blake Lively and hubby Ryan Reynolds were invited.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 2 July 2026
  • Barbara Palvin and hubby Dylan Sprouse pose together at an event celebrating Amouage in Beverly Hills, California on June 17.
    — People Staff, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026
Definition of hubby
Noun
  • Spritzing your skin with cool water from a plant-mister creates evaporative cooling that mimics sweat and can drop your body temperature quickly.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
  • People try to cool down by standing in front of a mister spraying cool water during a heat wave in Rome near the Colosseum on June 26, 2026.
    — Leigh Kiniry, CBS News, 30 June 2026
Definition of mister
Noun
  • Aldo Álvarez started Mercatoria, another online delivery service, in 2021 with three other Cuban partners.
    — Rick Jervis, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Other founders made connections that led to funding, customers, and strategic partners.
    — Lisa Curtis, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of partner

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