groom in English
- groom⇄groom, noun, verb.
- groom⇄noun groomer.
- groom⇄noun 1. a man just married or about to be married; bridegroom.
Ex. The lanky groom, decked out in brown suede shoes and a brown tail coat with a yellow carnation (Newsweek).
2. a man or boy whose work is taking care of horses.
3. any - groom⇄v.t. 1. to feed, rub down, brush, and generally take care of (a horse or dog).
Ex. A dog with long hair needs grooming often.
2. to take care of the appearance of; make neat and tidy.
Ex. He was grooming himself for the party.
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groom in Sindhi سنڌي
groom in Telugu తెలుగు
Groom
Part of Speech
Noun, Verb
Pronunciation
/ɡruːm/ (British English), /ɡrʊm/ (American English)
Definitions
- (Noun) A man who is about to be married or has just been married.
- (Noun) A person employed to take care of horses.
- (Verb) To clean, brush, and maintain the appearance of an animal or a person.
- (Verb) To prepare someone for a role, responsibility, or appearance.
Usage Examples
- He looked handsome as a groom in his wedding suit.
- The stable groom takes excellent care of the horses.
- She spent an hour grooming her dog before the show.
- The company is grooming her for an executive position.
Etymology
From Middle English grome (boy, servant), of unknown origin. The wedding-related meaning emerged in the 16th century.
Synonyms
Husband, bridegroom, caretaker, handler, prepare, train
Antonyms
Bride (for marriage context), neglect, abandon
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | novio | /ˈnoβjo/ |
| French | marié | /maʁje/ |
| German | Bräutigam | /ˈbrɔʏtɪɡam/ |
| Italian | sposo | /ˈspɔzo/ |
| Russian | жених | /ʐʲɪˈnʲix/ |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 新郎 | /xīn láng/ |
| Japanese | 新郎 | /shinrō/ |
| Arabic | عريس | /ʿarīs/ |
Indian Language Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Hindi | दूल्हा | /dūlhā/ |
| Bengali | বর | /bôr/ |
| Tamil | மாப்பிள்ளை | /māppiḷḷai/ |
| Telugu | వరుడు | /varuḍu/ |
| Marathi | वर | /var/ |
| Gujarati | વર | /var/ |
| Punjabi | ਵਿਆਹੀ | /viyāhī/ |
| Kannada | ವರ | /vara/ |
| Malayalam | വരൻ | /varaṇ/ |
| Odia | ବର | /bara/ |
| Urdu | دولہا | /dulhā/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /ɡruːm/
- American English: /ɡrʊm/
Historical Usage
Originally referring to a servant or stable worker in medieval England, the word 'groom' later became associated with marriage and animal care.
Cultural Nuances
In different cultures, the role and expectations of a groom vary significantly. In some traditions, elaborate rituals precede the wedding.
More Information
The word 'groom' has evolved in meaning over time, encompassing roles from caretakers to a spouse-to-be. It also appears in phrases like 'grooming habits' and 'political grooming.'