groomer

noun

groom·er ˈgrü-mər

plural groomers

: someone who grooms (see groom entry 2 sense 1) animals (such as dogs)

took my pet to the groomer

: someone who grooms (see groom entry 2 sense 3b) a minor for exploitation and especially for nonconsensual sexual activity

Examples of groomer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Nicola Peltz Beckham has taken legal action against the groomer who worked on her chihuahua Nala shortly before her death. —

Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 31 July 2024 Due to her injuries and severe condition, Nala tragically passed away a mere two hours after being in the van with the groomer. —

Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 31 July 2024 An accountant who fills out spreadsheets at the beach, a dog groomer who always has time for one more client, a basketball player who shoots free throws to the point of exhaustion. —

Chris Woolston, Washington Post, 21 July 2024 This may be because cats are fastidious groomers and may remove ticks from their fur before the ticks have a chance to transmit the bacterium. —

Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 18 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for groomer

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