Dictionary definition · groom
noun
- a man participant in his own marriage ceremony
- someone employed in a stable to take care of the horses
- a man who has recently been married
verb
- educate for a future role or function"He is grooming his son to become his successor"
- give a neat appearance to"groom the dogs"
- care for one's external appearance"He is always well-groomed"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).