B1nounrelationshipssociety
US/ɡruːm/
UK/ɡruːm/
a man who is getting married or has just married
In context
The groom waited nervously at the front of the church.
The groom's father gave a short and funny speech at dinner.
Everyone clapped as the bride and groom walked down the aisle.
Words that go with groom
noun + noun
- bride and groomThe bride and groom cut the cake together.
noun + preposition
- father of the groomThe father of the groom paid for the dinner.
- mother of the groomThe mother of the groom wore a long blue dress.
adjective + noun
- handsome groomThe handsome groom wore a navy suit.
- nervous groomThe nervous groom forgot his lines.
verb + noun
- kiss the groomThe bride turned to kiss the groom.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
the groom and the brideCorrect: the bride and groom