¦ noun
1. a long, narrow cut or depression in a hard material.
a spiral track cut in a gramophone record, into which the stylus fits.
2. an established routine or habit.
3. informal a rhythmic pattern in popular music or jazz.
¦ verb
1. make a groove or grooves in.
2. informal dance to or play popular music or jazz.
enjoy oneself.
Phrases
in (or into) the groove informal
1. performing confidently.
2. enjoying oneself, especially by dancing.
Derivatives
grooved adjective
groover noun
Origin
ME (denoting a mine or shaft): from Du.
groeve 'furrow, pit'; related to
grave1.