How to Use groom in a Sentence

groom

1 of 2 noun
  • The groom’s best friend was going to stand in the back and drive it up the aisle.
    Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 8 Feb. 2023
  • Now, a one-stop shop for the groom has launched in the Big Apple.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2023
  • The groom dressed the part in Tecovas, a Stetson hat, and boots.
    Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 13 June 2023
  • The bride and groom had a Range Rover on standby in case the tractor broke down.
    Maureen MacKey, Fox News, 16 July 2023
  • The groom wore a black tuxedo with a white shirt and a black velvet tie.
    Elaine Witt, New York Times, 13 Oct. 2023
  • The bride and groom did their own vows in front of their nearly 600 guests and a rabbi.
    Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2023
  • So bring me no ring, groom me no groom, Find me no find, catch me no catch.
    Robert Berkvist, New York Times, 23 June 2023
  • Stick to the Dress Code Run your outfit past the bride and groom to avoid any fashion faux pas.
    Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2023
  • The groom kicked things off by reading out the vows that the bride had written on his behalf.
    Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 12 Feb. 2024
  • However the brides and grooms of 2024 are ready to party.
    Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 16 Jan. 2024
  • Those in the crowd captured the charming scene, the groom and bride kissing in the glow of the sun and walking away hand in hand.
    Shannon Larson, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Feb. 2023
  • The identities of the future bride and groom have not been revealed.
    Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 9 Nov. 2023
  • The bride and groom were angry and embarrassed, as were the bridal party and guests.
    Abigail Van Buren, oregonlive, 2 Jan. 2023
  • Japanese and soul food, to pay off the Hawaiian bride and black groom.
    David Browne, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2023
  • The bride and groom left in a tunnel of guests with sparklers in the dark, before leaving in the back of a vintage Land Rover.
    Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 Dec. 2022
  • The bride and groom wrote their own vows and read them in front of about 100 friends and family members.
    Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2023
  • The film’s three dark night take in a first, where the wedding of two Haitian day laborers ends with the groom’s death.
    John Hopewell, Variety, 18 Aug. 2023
  • Oscar, a 7-year-old French bulldog dressed in a bow tie, was the best man and tagged alongside the groom.
    Alix Strauss, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2023
  • The groom wore a crisp black tuxedo from E&S Formal and paired the suit a with a sporty pair of Jordan sneakers.
    Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2023
  • Not one member of the groom's family was present, the witness added.
    Fox News, 13 Jan. 2023
  • The bride and groom were all smiles as their bridal party cheered them on in champagne dresses and green suits.
    Victoria Hernandez, USA TODAY, 9 May 2023
  • The village elders, not to mention the angry groom, want proof.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2022
  • The trainers will be waiting for you, the groom high-fives you, the owners are so excited.
    Scott Enman, New York Times, 23 Mar. 2024
  • Bride and groom played a lot of golf during their honeymoon.
    Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 1 Mar. 2023
  • The groom went with a classic dark blue suit and tie with a windowpane pattern.
    Jonah Valdez, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2023
  • Tom Sullivan, the groom’s younger brother, is now Blinken’s deputy chief of staff.
    Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2023
  • Both families often chip in, and the bride and groom will often help as well.
    Virginia Van Zanten, Vogue, 22 Mar. 2023
  • Here, see all the best photos from Princess Iman's royal wedding: 1 The bride and groom exchanged rings.
    Town & Country, 12 Mar. 2023
  • Lopez and Duhamel star as the bride and groom, while Coolidge reportedly steals the show as Duhamel's wacky mother.
    Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 12 Jan. 2023
  • Guests had to rush inside, and the groom was visibly worried.
    Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2023
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groom

2 of 2 verb
  • He is being groomed to take over the company.
  • The horses are being groomed for the competition.
  • She always seems to be perfectly groomed and neatly dressed.
  • She spent hours grooming herself.
  • So bring me no ring, groom me no groom, Find me no find, catch me no catch.
    Robert Berkvist, New York Times, 23 June 2023
  • That was the last part of grooming me to learn how to run a football program.
    The Indianapolis Star, 24 Apr. 2023
  • The money question is looming very large for friends of the bride or groom these days.
    Allison Pohle, WSJ, 26 Nov. 2022
  • The trainer began working with me to groom Royal for the show ring.
    Elizabeth G. Rowan, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Apr. 2023
  • Some birds drop rocks to crack shells open, and certain apes use sticks to get food or groom themselves.
    Popular Mechanics, 26 Jan. 2023
  • The process was quick and efficient, and the dog seemed to enjoy his grooming session!
    Theresa Holland, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2023
  • Per the outlets, the women claim Trevi groomed them for Andrade.
    Daniela Avila, Peoplemag, 12 Oct. 2023
  • The less ergosterol the fungi produced, the less the insects groomed each other.
    Byclaudia Lopez Lloreda, science.org, 10 Feb. 2023
  • The result is the 2023 Men’s Health Grooming Awards—the very best products to take your grooming routine to the next level.
    Garrett Munce, Men's Health, 21 Mar. 2023
  • Fields has too much work due on his own game without taking the time to help the guy who’s being groomed to take his place.
    Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2024
  • The post also says Redd would often groom his care staff by licking their arms.
    Fox19 Digital Staff, The Enquirer, 5 Sep. 2023
  • For most of us, our grooming regimen fixates on the face.
    Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 1 May 2023
  • But do not pluck, wax, or groom the area with any treatment that removes the hair follicle from the root.
    Leah Campano, Seventeen, 21 Mar. 2023
  • In June, Miller was accused of grooming an 18-year-old activist by the teen's parents.
    Elise Brisco, USA TODAY, 9 May 2023
  • Since working with Felice, she’s learned to groom, train and ride horses, but she’s also formed a bond with the horse.
    Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022
  • For less than $15, this cat grooming set is a stellar value.
    Theresa Holland, Peoplemag, 7 Apr. 2023
  • One of his key tasks is to help the company groom a successor, a goal that has proved challenging in the past.
    Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2023
  • The cropped-length feels fresh, stylish, practical, groomed and a little bit audacious all at the same time.
    Elle Turner, Glamour, 26 Dec. 2023
  • These options make skincare and grooming products easy to find and easy to pack in your suitcase.
    Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Sep. 2023
  • Jenny Matthews, who owns a pet grooming service, cafe and boutique on the King’s Road, came up with the idea for the canine parade.
    Leila Sackur, NBC News, 6 May 2023
  • Mario Abad Mario Abad is a style and grooming writer based in Manhattan.
    Melissa Matthews, Men's Health, 28 Apr. 2023
  • But the movie doesn’t go so far as to accuse Elvis of grooming or exploiting the middle schooler.
    Shannon Carlin, TIME, 3 Nov. 2023
  • His eyebrows look groomed and his teeth are optic white and very straight, but his face doesn’t register as a rich guy’s.
    Lauren Larson, Men's Health, 7 Sep. 2023
  • Take it from our grooming editors, who have constantly dubbed the Series 9 Pro as the best in class.
    Men's Health, 13 June 2023
  • One of them is by grooming each other, which includes grooming you.
    John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 8 Aug. 2023
  • And while choosing the right food, toys, and grooming products is important, one item that should not be overlooked is the bed your dog sleeps in.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 24 May 2023

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