1 groove
Pronounced:
/ˈgru:v/
Function:
nounInflected forms:
plural groovesMeaning:
1 [count] : a long, narrow cut or low area in a surface ▪ the grooves on a vinyl record ▪ The door slides along a groove in the doorframe.
2 [singular] informal a US : a state in which you are able to do something well and easily especially because you are doing it often ▪ It's not hard to do a little studying each day once you get into a/the groove. [=routine] ▪ He's a great pitcher when he's in a/the groove. ▪ She hasn't yet found her groove. b chiefly Brit : a dull routine that does not change : rut ▪ They've gotten stuck in a groove in their jobs.
3 [count] informal : an enjoyable pattern of sound in music ▪ dance grooves
2 [singular] informal a US : a state in which you are able to do something well and easily especially because you are doing it often ▪ It's not hard to do a little studying each day once you get into a/the groove. [=routine] ▪ He's a great pitcher when he's in a/the groove. ▪ She hasn't yet found her groove. b chiefly Brit : a dull routine that does not change : rut ▪ They've gotten stuck in a groove in their jobs.
3 [count] informal : an enjoyable pattern of sound in music ▪ dance grooves
—grooved /ˈgru:vd/ adjective ▪ a grooved surface
/ˈgru:vd/ adjective ▪ a grooved surface