plural groomers
1
: someone who grooms (see groom entry 2 sense 1) animals (such as dogs)
took my pet to the groomer
2
: someone who grooms (see groom entry 2 sense 3b) a minor for exploitation and especially for nonconsensual sexual activity
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Some owners opt against groomers to save money, but others may not have the time or simply prefer a professional to do the job.
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Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
Special add-ons abound at Big Sky Resort, including fresh tracks on groomers or powder via Ramcharger 8.
—Wendy Altschuler, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Atlas showed up at the Arizona Humane Society with the worst mats one groomer had ever seen.
—Helena Wegner, Sacramento Bee, 16 Jan. 2025
Brian Fisher is a hairstylist and groomer whose clients include Lily Gladstone, Esther McGregor, Stephanie Hsu, and more.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2025
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Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
Special add-ons abound at Big Sky Resort, including fresh tracks on groomers or powder via Ramcharger 8.
—Wendy Altschuler, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Atlas showed up at the Arizona Humane Society with the worst mats one groomer had ever seen.
—Helena Wegner, Sacramento Bee, 16 Jan. 2025
Brian Fisher is a hairstylist and groomer whose clients include Lily Gladstone, Esther McGregor, Stephanie Hsu, and more.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Groomer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groomer. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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