dog groomer
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2.1
- noun
- /dɔg ˈɡrumər/
:
peluquero de perros
- If you're searching for a reliable dog groomer, I highly recommend this local shop.
Examples
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I am a dog groomer.
Blog text (1) -
What if you are a dog groomer?
Blog text (9) -
- I always wanted to be a dog groomer.
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- I always wanted to be a dog groomer.
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If you do, you could meet her at the dog groomer.
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Well, I wanted to be a dog groomer.
Fiction book (1997) -
Apparently, the dog groomer delivers.
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The same applies if you are a food handler, a dog groomer, or a barber.
Blog text (4) -
My dog groomer always makes my pet look so well-groomed and stylish.
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When my dog was matted, I took him to the dog groomer for a much-needed trim.
Synonyms
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2.9
A person who cleans and cuts a pet's fur to keep it healthy
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly compositional: 'groomer' is a person who grooms and 'dog' specifies the object of that activity, so a B1 learner who knows both words can infer a person who grooms dogs. This noun + agent pattern is a common and predictable English formation (and parallels exist in many other languages), making the expression transparent.
Etymology
The name dog groomer comes from the word groom, which used to mean 'to clean and brush' animals, so a groomer is literally someone who cleans, trims, and styles a dog's coat.