Groove: meaning, definitions and examples

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groove

[ ɡruːv ]

^{Context #1}

music

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

Synonyms

channel, furrow, path, track

Examples of usage

The needle follows the groove on the vinyl record.
She danced to the beat of the groove.

^{Context #2}

informal

A rhythmic pattern in music.

Synonyms

beat, cadence, rhythm

Examples of usage

The drummer laid down a funky groove.
The song has a catchy groove.

^{Context #3}

music

To enjoy listening to or dancing to music.

Synonyms

appreciate, enjoy, relish

Examples of usage

I really groove on this new album.
She was grooving to the music all night.

Translations

Translations of the word "groove" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ranhura

🇮🇳 नाली

🇩🇪 Rille

🇮🇩 alur

🇺🇦 канавка

🇵🇱 rowek

🇯🇵 溝（みぞ）

🇫🇷 rainure

🇪🇸 ranura

🇹🇷 yarık

🇰🇷 홈

🇸🇦 أخدود

🇨🇿 drážka

🇸🇰 drážka

🇨🇳 槽

🇸🇮 utor

🇮🇸 rifs

🇰🇿 ойық

🇬🇪 ღარ

🇦🇿 oyuq

🇲🇽 ranura

Word origin

The word 'groove' originated from Middle English 'groof', which came from Old English 'grōf'. It originally referred to a furrow in the ground before expanding to describe a narrow cut or depression. In the musical context, 'groove' gained popularity in the 1960s as a term for a rhythmic pattern in music that induces a feeling of flow and enjoyment.