groove
1 of 2noun
ˈgrüv 
1
: a long narrow channel or depression
2
a
: a fixed routine : rut
b
: a situation suited to one's abilities or interests : niche
3
: top form
a great talker when he is in the groove
4
: the middle of the strike zone in baseball where a pitch is most easily hit
a fastball right in the groove
5
: an enjoyable or exciting experience
6
: a pronounced enjoyable rhythm
groove
2 of 2verb
grooved; grooving
transitive verb
1
a
: to make a groove in
b
: to join by a groove
2
: to perfect by repeated practice
grooved her golf swing
3
: to throw (a pitch) in the groove
intransitive verb
1
: to become joined or fitted by a groove
2
: to form a groove
3
: to enjoy oneself intensely
4
: to interact harmoniously
contemporary minds and rock groove together
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Benjamin DeMott groover noun
Synonyms
Noun
- drill
- grind
- lockstep
- pattern
- rote
- routine
- rut
- treadmill
Verb
- score
- scribe
- seam
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Example Sentences
Noun the grooves on a vinyl record The door slides along a groove in the doorframe. He's a great pitcher when he's in a groove. She hasn't yet found her groove. They've gotten stuck in a groove in their jobs. Verb We grooved to the beat. if you groove that piece of wood, we should be able to fit this smaller board into it See More
Recent Examples on the Web Megha Mcswain, Chron, 18 July 2022 Back in the groove at CyberArk Count CyberArk chief executive Udi Mokady is among the businesspeople who are excited to be back in person again. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 18 July 2022 Oklahoma sputtered early, and with Dougherty in a groove with his fastball and slider, the Rebels were able to seize momentum early. Tim Bielik, cleveland, 26 June 2022 The 6-foot-5 freshman out of Carmel High School in the Indianapolis area knows how to play, Davenport said, and knows how to stay in the groove on the court. Jonathan Saxon, The Courier-Journal, 16 June 2022 One had already been covered with dirt, but the other was exposed, with more than 30 body bags piled haphazardly in the groove. Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2022 One had already been covered with dirt, but the other was exposed, with more than 30 body bags piled haphazardly in the groove. Nabih Bulos, Anchorage Daily News, 12 June 2022 Ally Shipman then singled and Jenna Lord was hit by a pitch to suddenly have Alabama in a groove. Michael Casagrande | Mcasagrande@al.com, al, 20 May 2022 Quarterback Drew Powell has been back in the groove after a five-turnover game in the win at Frisco. Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 20 May 2022 Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 12 Sep. 2022 Just be ready to move, groove, and fall in love with all the throwbacks and new school sounds of his R&B hits. Noel Cody, Essence, 30 June 2022 This song has a jazzy feel that kids can groove to. Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping, 21 June 2022 Your work does has a really good beat and groove to it. Patrick St. Michel, Billboard, 29 Apr. 2022 Show up early to ride the rides, then stay up late to move and groove as DJs spin tunes around the park at the return of this all-ages event. Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2022 Kindermusik Move and groove in this music and movement class presented by Royalton Music Center at 10:30 or 11:30 a.m. June 10 at the Brunswick Library. Mary Jane Brewer, cleveland, 23 May 2022 Go ahead and try not to groove to Brown's over-the-top anthem that practically compels you to celebrate, well, living in America. Brie Dyas, Country Living, 2 June 2022 Faced with a 3-0 count in the fifth inning, Orioles right-hander Spenser Watkins tried to groove a 91-mph fastball over the heart of the plate. Andy Kostka, Baltimore Sun, 5 May 2022 See More
Noun
Celebrity chef Chris Cosentino's Rosalie Italian Soul may have had a rocky start since opening in 2019, with disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, but the restaurant is back in the groove of things and participating in HRW for the first time. Megha Mcswain, Chron, 18 July 2022 Back in the groove at CyberArk Count CyberArk chief executive Udi Mokady is among the businesspeople who are excited to be back in person again. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 18 July 2022 Oklahoma sputtered early, and with Dougherty in a groove with his fastball and slider, the Rebels were able to seize momentum early. Tim Bielik, cleveland, 26 June 2022 The 6-foot-5 freshman out of Carmel High School in the Indianapolis area knows how to play, Davenport said, and knows how to stay in the groove on the court. Jonathan Saxon, The Courier-Journal, 16 June 2022 One had already been covered with dirt, but the other was exposed, with more than 30 body bags piled haphazardly in the groove. Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2022 One had already been covered with dirt, but the other was exposed, with more than 30 body bags piled haphazardly in the groove. Nabih Bulos, Anchorage Daily News, 12 June 2022 Ally Shipman then singled and Jenna Lord was hit by a pitch to suddenly have Alabama in a groove. Michael Casagrande | Mcasagrande@al.com, al, 20 May 2022 Quarterback Drew Powell has been back in the groove after a five-turnover game in the win at Frisco. Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 20 May 2022 Verb
The incomparably savvy star, whose full name is Montero Hill, launched onto the stage halfway through his set Sunday to groove to Beyoncé. Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 12 Sep. 2022 Just be ready to move, groove, and fall in love with all the throwbacks and new school sounds of his R&B hits. Noel Cody, Essence, 30 June 2022 This song has a jazzy feel that kids can groove to. Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping, 21 June 2022 Your work does has a really good beat and groove to it. Patrick St. Michel, Billboard, 29 Apr. 2022 Show up early to ride the rides, then stay up late to move and groove as DJs spin tunes around the park at the return of this all-ages event. Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2022 Kindermusik Move and groove in this music and movement class presented by Royalton Music Center at 10:30 or 11:30 a.m. June 10 at the Brunswick Library. Mary Jane Brewer, cleveland, 23 May 2022 Go ahead and try not to groove to Brown's over-the-top anthem that practically compels you to celebrate, well, living in America. Brie Dyas, Country Living, 2 June 2022 Faced with a 3-0 count in the fifth inning, Orioles right-hander Spenser Watkins tried to groove a 91-mph fastball over the heart of the plate. Andy Kostka, Baltimore Sun, 5 May 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English grove pit, cave, from Middle Dutch groeve; akin to Old High German gruoba pit, cave, Old English grafan to dig — more at grave entry 5
First Known Use
Noun
1659, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
1686, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a
Phrases Containing groove
Kids Definition
groove 1 of 2
noun
ˈgrüv
1
: a long narrow cut in a surface
2
: routine entry 1 sense 1
… Avonlea school slipped back into its old groove and took up its old interests. Lucy Maud Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables
Lucy Maud Montgomery, Anne of Green Gablesgroove
2 of 2verb
grooved; grooving
: to make a long narrow cut in
Medical Definition
groove
noun
ˈgrüv
: a long narrow depression occurring naturally on the surface of an organism or an anatomical part
grooves 1 of 2
noun
1
as in ruts
an established and often automatic or monotonous series of actions followed when engaging in some activity I can't get into the groove on Monday morning without a cup of coffee Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- ruts
- routines
- grinds
- patterns
- drills
- habits
- rotes
- locksteps
- techniques
- methods
- treadmills
- styles
- strategies
- tacks
- traditions
- programs
- practices
- customs
- regimens
- procedures
- approaches
- plans
- tricks
- manners
- housekeepings
- designs
- schemes
- fashions
- ways
- policies
- daily dozens
- practises
- wonts
- conventions
2
as in places
a situation or activity for which a person or thing is best suited after years of bouncing from job to job, she discovered that her natural groove was social work Synonyms & Similar Words
- places
- niches
- slots
- jobs
- positions
- functions
- appointments
- things
- billets
- berths
- posts
- capacities
- ranks
- stations
- specialties
- specialities
- statuses
- strong suits
- standings
- fortes
- long suits
- metiers
- métiers
grooves
2 of 2verb
1
as in files
to mark with or as if with a line or groove if you groove that piece of wood, we should be able to fit this smaller board into it Synonyms & Similar Words
- files
- seams
- scratches
- scribes
- flutes
- chamfers
- scores
- bevels
- mills
- grazes
- rasps
- abrades
- scarifies
2
as in blends
to form a pleasing relationship surprisingly, his flighty, artistic sensibility and her no-nonsense practicality groove together rather well Synonyms & Similar Words
- blends
- correlates
- matches
- coordinates
- corresponds
- harmonizes
- chimes
- consorts
- conforms
- bonds
- assorts
- balances
- dovetails
- squares
- parallels
- agrees
- fuses
- chimes in
- merges
- meets
- hangs together
- tallies
- coheres
- coalesces
- conjoins
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- conflicts
- counters
- contrasts
- jars
- offsets
- collides
- clashes
- differs
- contradicts
- diverges
- cancels (out)
- counteracts
- negates