grooming — the practice of cleaning and maintaining one's appearance
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the practice of cleaning and maintaining one's appearance
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡruːmɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- His morning grooming routine takes exactly 47 minutes and includes talking to his reflection.
- The CEO is grooming his daughter to take over the family business.
- My cat spends 16 hours a day grooming, yet still looks like it stuck its paw in a socket.
grooming
NOUN[/ˈɡruːmɪŋ/]
the practice of cleaning and maintaining one's appearance
She loves grooming her golden retriever every Sunday morning at home.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Middle English 'grome', meaning a male servant or stable hand who cared for horses. The term originally referred to the act of tending to a horse's coat and appearance, gradually broadening to encompass general personal hygiene and appearance maintenance.
Breakdown
grome (servant, stable attendant) + -ing (action or process). The suffix -ing transforms the noun into a gerund denoting the activity performed by a groom.
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📝Examples
“His morning grooming routine takes exactly 47 minutes and includes talking to his reflection.”
“The CEO is grooming his daughter to take over the family business.”
“My cat spends 16 hours a day grooming, yet still looks like it stuck its paw in a socket.”
“Professional grooming services for pets have become increasingly popular.”
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