groom

US /ɡrum, ɡrʊm/

UK /gru:m/

B1

verb

  • To make neat and smart in appearance
  • To take care of an animal by brushing, cleaning it
  • To seduce someone over time
  • To train someone and make them ready for a task

noun

  • Man employed to brush, trim and clean horses
  • Man who is, or who has recently married