noun Uncommon

grooming

GROO-mihng

Grooming (noun) means taking care of one's appearance and hygiene. Example: “Good grooming matters in a job interview.”

noun

Taking care of one's appearance and hygiene.

"Good grooming matters in a job interview."

Cleaning and brushing an animal, especially a horse or dog.

"The stable offers grooming services for boarded horses."

The criminal act of manipulating a child or vulnerable person over time to exploit them, especially sexually.

"The school ran a workshop to help staff spot signs of online grooming."

How to use grooming

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishCaring for appearance or an animal's coat, or, in a serious criminal sense, manipulating a vulnerable person for exploitation.

Common mistake

Context matters enormously here — "personal grooming" and "grooming a child" are entirely different meanings; never conflate them.

Word forms

groomings plural

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Frequently asked questions

What does “grooming” mean?

The word “grooming” means taking care of one's appearance and hygiene. In plain terms, caring for appearance or an animal's coat, or, in a serious criminal sense, manipulating a vulnerable person for exploitation.

How do you pronounce “grooming”?

“Grooming” is pronounced GROO-mihng (/ˈɡɹuːmɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “grooming” in a sentence?

Here is “grooming” used in a sentence: “Good grooming matters in a job interview.”

What part of speech is “grooming”?

“Grooming” is a noun.

Is “grooming” a common word?

“Grooming” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “grooming” have?

“Grooming” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: taking care of one's appearance and hygiene.

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