Meaning & use

groove

noun·Academic

A long, narrow channel or track cut into a surface; also a strong, steady rhythm in music.

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The needle followed the groove on the old vinyl record as it spun.

The bassist locked into a groove that had the whole crowd dancing.

A note on using this word

The phrase 'in the groove' means performing smoothly and confidently, often used about music or a steady routine.

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