groom- root words — words with the groom- root

The root groom- comes from Old English guma, meaning man. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including bridegroom, bridegrooms. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the groom- root

Explore words with groom- — words containing the groom- root and sharing its sense of "man". Examples include bridegroom, bridegrooms. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does groom- mean?

The groom- root means man, from Old English guma. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.