English · Daily Life
grooming
/ˈɡruː.mɪŋ/
[/ˈɡruː.mɪŋ/]
cleaning and care
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The act of cleaning and caring for an animal's or person's appearance.
Example
Regular grooming kept the long-haired cat free of painful tangles and matted fur.
Regular grooming kept the long-haired cat free of painful tangles and matted fur.
Etymology
From 'groom', once a boy or servant who tended horses.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for caring for pets' coats and for tidy personal appearance.