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
1
Taking care of one's appearance and hygiene.
"Good grooming matters in a job interview."
2
Cleaning and brushing an animal, especially a horse or dog.
"The stable offers grooming services for boarded horses."
3
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 notesIn 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.
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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.
