groom
Translation
groom, bridegroom
Examples
The groom looked nervous before the wedding.
The groom looked nervous before the wedding.
Grammar Patterns
a man who is about to get married or has just gotten married The groom and bride are a lovely couple.
Similar Words
Synonyms: husband-to-be; Antonyms: bride
Etymology
Short for 'bridegroom', from Old English 'brydguma', meaning 'bride's man'.
Memory Tips
The 'groom' is the man getting married. As a verb, it means 'to make tidy'. A groom (noun) grooms (verb) himself for the wedding.