Definitions of groom:

  • noun:   a man who has recently been married
  • noun:   a man participant in his own marriage ceremony
  • noun:   someone employed in a stable to take care of the horses
  • verb:   care for one's external appearance
    Example: "He is always well-groomed"
  • verb:   prepare (someone) for a future role or function
    Example: "He is grooming his son to become his successor"
  • verb:   give a neat appearance to
    Example: "Groom the dogs"
  • name:  A surname (rare: 1 in 50000 families; popularity rank in the U.S.: #5545)