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Meanings of groom in English

Portuguese
namorado
Catalan
nuvi
Spanish
novio
Wikidata

A man who is going to get married or has just got married.

namorado
Russian
конюх
Portuguese
palafreneiro
Spanish
palafrenero
Wikidata

Stable worker.

Related terms
конюх
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Examples for "bridegroom"
Examples for "bridegroom"
1
The ring is chosen by the bridegroom in consultation with the bride.
Castellinaria, and Other Sicilian Diversions
2
The bridegroom and bride first entered, the guests following in regular order.
The Young Captives: A Story of Judah and Babylon
3
The health of the bride and bridegroom was pledged in iced champagne.
Perley's Reminiscences, v. 1-2 / of Sixty Years in the National ...
4
The young bridegroom abode in the palace one hundred and one weeks.
The Grey Fairy Book
5
The choir is waiting for her; the bridegroom is waiting for her.
If I May
Portuguese
palafreneiro
Catalan
mosso de quadra

Someone employed in a stable to take care of the horses.

palafreneiro
Portuguese
preparar
Catalan
preparar
Spanish
preparar

To educate for a future role or function.

preparar
Usage of groom in English
1
Imagine a bride and groom reading this right now and needing help.
Wired
2
The groom, in his great sheepskin coat, was waiting in the doorway.
The Sowers
3
As for the groom's wishes, they also came with caveats and conditions.
The South African
4
The bride and groom occupy the centre one of the small tables.
The Book of Good Manners; a Guide to Polite Usage for All Social...
5
The groom was detained at the scene by the Russian National Guard.
News.com.au
6
How do you groom the next generation of leaders within your companies?
Reuters
7
All eyes shot to the figure of the groom before the throne.
The Chessmen of Mars
8
A groom was holding the horse at the foot of the steps.
The Eight Strokes of the Clock
9
The groom swung himself up at the back of the carriage again.
The History of Sir Richard Calmady: A Romance
10
The bride and groom lived together in all happiness for five years.
French Mediaeval Romances from the Lays of Marie de France
11
Though it is of course more embarrassing if it is the groom.
The Oracle Glass
12
Then there is a groom at the Hall, if I remember right.
Sherlock holmes: the complete illustrated novels
13
The Irish groom answered in a voice that trembled with strong feeling.
Blind Love
14
Their boutonnières, sent by the groom, should be waiting in the vestibule.
Etiquette
15
The separate cards of the bride and groom are no longer necessary.
Our Deportment / Or the Manners, Conduct and Dress of the Most R...
16
A cricket match between the bride and groom's parties is also planned.
Reuters
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