Meaning of groomal shower | Babel Free

Definitions

A party held for a groom-to-be in anticipation of his wedding, involving guests (typically male friends and relatives) giving him gifts.

US, rare

Examples

“This article describes and analyzes an innovative variation of the traditional bridal shower, called the groomal shower. While retaining many ceremonial elements of the bridal shower, the groomal differs in several ways, most notably in that the honoree is a man.”

“The wedding and an assortment of associated rituals including bridal and even groomal showers, gifts exchanged, food chosen, and the honeymoon should help to bring together the couple and their family and friends.”

““Right. And since it’s a groomal''' shower, everyone will bring gifts of curry combs and body brushes,” Stevie couldn’t resist adding.”

CEFR level