noun
groove
groov
noun
1
A long, narrow cut or channel in a surface.
"The record needle followed the groove on the vinyl."
"Water had worn a groove into the stone step."
2
A strong, enjoyable rhythm in music.
"The bassline had a groove that got everyone dancing."
verb
1
To dance or move enjoyably to rhythmic music.
"They were grooving to the DJ's set until midnight."
How to Use Groove
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA narrow channel cut into a surface, or a catchy rhythm you can move to.
Memory tip
"In the groove" or "find your groove" means being comfortable and doing something well and naturally.
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Common pairings
cut a groove
get into the groove
a funky groove
Word Forms
grooved past tense, grooves plural, grooves singular
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Etymology
From Middle English grove, meaning a pit or mining shaft, related to Old Norse gróf ("pit") — the modern sense of a narrow channel developed later.