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Meaning of groom

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

groom

Pronunciation:/ɡɹuːm/

noun

Definitions

  1. A person who cares for horses.

  2. One of several officers of the English royal household, chiefly in the lord chamberlain's department.

    Example: the groom of the chamber; the groom of the stole

  3. A brushing or cleaning, as of a dog or horse.

    Example: Give the mare a quick groom before you take her out.

verb

Definitions

  1. To attend to one's appearance and clothing.

  2. To care for (horses or other animals) by brushing and cleaning them.

  3. To prepare (someone) for election or appointment.

  4. To prepare (a ski slope) for skiers by packing down the snow.