Pronunciation: /ɡruːv/

Definitions of groove

noun a long, narrow cut or depression, especially one made to guide motion or receive a corresponding ridge

Example Sentences

A1 I like to dance to the music's groove.

A2 The car's tires got stuck in a deep groove in the road.

B1 She found her groove in the new job after a few weeks.

B2 The band played a catchy groove that got everyone dancing.

C1 The artist's work has a unique groove that sets it apart from others.

C2 The master carpenter carved intricate grooves into the wood with precision.

verb to establish a groove or grooves on or in

Example Sentences

A1 I groove to the music when I'm alone in my room.

A2 She grooves along to the beat of the drum.

B1 The dancers grooved together in perfect harmony.

B2 He grooved effortlessly on the dance floor, impressing everyone.

C1 The band members grooved in sync, creating a mesmerizing performance.

C2 The DJ effortlessly grooved the crowd into a frenzy with his expert mixing skills.

Examples of groove in a Sentence

formal The carpenter carefully carved a groove into the wood for the panel to fit into.

informal I love dancing to the beat and finding my groove on the dance floor.

slang The DJ dropped a sick beat and everyone started grooving at the party.

figurative After a long day of work, I finally found my groove and started being more productive.

Grammatical Forms of groove

past tense

grooved

plural

grooves

comparative

more groovy

superlative

most groovy

present tense

groove

future tense

will groove

perfect tense

have grooved

continuous tense

is grooving

singular

groove

positive degree

groovy

infinitive

to groove

gerund

grooving

participle

grooved

Origin and Evolution of groove

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'groove' originated from Middle English 'grove', which came from Old English 'grāf' meaning a trench or ditch.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'groove' expanded to refer to a narrow channel or furrow cut into a surface, such as in wood or a vinyl record, for guiding or fitting something into place.