groom
/ɡɹuːm/noun
A man on his wedding day, or one who is soon to be married.
Example sentences
- “The groom looked nervous as he waited at the altar.”
- “The bride and groom shared their first dance under the stars.”
Also a stable worker who cares for horses, which is where the verb sense of brushing and tidying began. The wedding sense is short for 'bridegroom'.