Groom

Pronunciation: /ɡruːm/

Definitions of groom

noun a person hired to take care of horses or other animals

Example Sentences

A1 The groom looked handsome in his tuxedo.

A2 The groom and bride exchanged vows at the altar.

B1 The groom's family traveled from afar to attend the wedding.

B2 The groom's speech at the reception was heartfelt and touching.

C1 The groom's parents hosted a lavish rehearsal dinner for the wedding party.

C2 The groom's attention to detail in planning the wedding was evident in every aspect of the ceremony.

Examples of groom in a Sentence

formal The groom looked dashing in his tailored suit on his wedding day.

informal The groom was all smiles as he waited at the altar for his bride.

slang Man, the groom was totally rocking that tuxedo!

figurative As the project manager, he had to groom the team to meet the deadlines.

Grammatical Forms of groom

• past tense: groomed
• plural: grooms
• comparative: more groomed
• superlative: most groomed
• present tense: grooms
• future tense: will groom
• perfect tense: have groomed
• continuous tense: is grooming
• singular: groom
• positive degree: groom
• infinitive: to groom
• gerund: grooming
• participle: grooming

Origin and Evolution of groom

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'groom' originated from the Old English word 'guma', which meant 'man' or 'servant'. It evolved to refer specifically to a man who takes care of horses.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'groom' expanded its meaning to include a man about to be married or recently married, and eventually came to refer to a man who takes care of himself in terms of personal grooming and appearance.