groove

[ɡruːv]

groove Definition

• 1. a long, narrow cut or depression, especially one made to guide motion or receive a corresponding ridge
• 2. a settled routine or course of life
• 3. a situation or an activity that one enjoys or to which one is especially well suited

Using groove: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "groove" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The needle fits into the groove of the record.

• Example

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

• Example

  Playing music is his groove.

• Example

  The car tires left deep grooves in the mud.

• Example

  He's been in a bit of a groove lately, working out every day and eating healthy.

groove Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for groove

• furrow
• channel
• track
• routine
• pattern

Antonyms for groove

• ridge
• bump

Idioms Using groove

• cut a groove

  to establish a pattern or routine, especially one that is enjoyable or satisfying

  Example

  After a few weeks of trying different things, she finally cut a groove in her new city and started to feel at home.

• in a groove

  in a comfortable or established routine or pattern

  Example

  He's been in a groove lately with his writing, producing a new article every week like clockwork.

• groove on

  to enjoy or take pleasure in something

  Example

  She really grooves on jazz music.

Phrases with groove

• in the groove

  performing exceptionally well, especially in a relaxed or natural way

  Example

  After a few warm-up songs, the band was really in the groove.

• get into the groove

  to become comfortable with a particular situation or activity

  Example

  It took me a while to get into the groove of my new job.

• out of the groove

  not performing as well as usual, especially due to a lack of practice or focus

  Example

  I haven't played tennis in months, so I'm really out of the groove.

Origins of groove

from Middle English 'groof', meaning 'pit, cave'

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Summary: groove in Brief

The term 'groove' [ɡruːv] refers to a long, narrow cut or depression, a settled routine or course of life, or a situation or activity that one enjoys or to which one is especially well suited. It can describe physical features like tire tracks or musical enjoyment, as in 'Playing music is his groove.' Phrases like 'in the groove' and idioms like 'groove on' denote comfort and enjoyment, while 'out of the groove' implies a lack of practice or focus.