groove

Everyday

1. A groove is a long, narrow cut or channel in a surface, like the lines on a screw or a record. tree →
2. (informal) A good rhythm in music that makes you want to dance. tree →
3. (informal) To groove is to dance or move to music in a relaxed, happy way. tree →
4. (informal) Being «in the groove» means doing something smoothly and well. tree →

In the lessons

Used in craft and science (grooves in wood or tyres), music and everyday slang. Phrases: «in the groove», «get your groove back», «groove to the music». It tells the reader about a channel, or about rhythm and flow.

Examples

• The marble rolled along the groove in the track. tree →
• Tyres have grooves to grip the wet road. tree →
• The band found a great groove. tree →
• We grooved to the music at the party. tree →
• After a slow start, she got into the groove. tree →
• Old records have tiny grooves that hold the sound. tree →
• With his finger he marks out a groove in the stone table. tree →

Note

Countable as a channel. Informal for music and dancing; adjective «groovy» is old-fashioned slang for «cool». Worn tyre grooves are dangerous in rain.