I. ˈgrüv noun
Etymology: Middle English grove pit, cave, from Middle Dutch groeve; akin to Old High German gruoba pit, cave, Old English grafan to dig — more at grave
Date: 1659
1. : a long narrow channel or depression
2.
a. : a fixed routine : rut
b. : a situation suited to one's abilities or interests : niche
3. : top form
a great talker when he is in the groove
4. : the middle of the strike zone in baseball where a pitch is most easily hit
a fastball right in the groove
5. : an enjoyable or exciting experience
6. : a pronounced enjoyable rhythm
II. verb
( grooved ; groov·ing )
Date: 1686
transitive verb
1.
a. : to make a groove in
b. : to join by a groove
2. : to perfect by repeated practice
grooved her golf swing
3. : to throw (a pitch) in the groove
intransitive verb
1. : to become joined or fitted by a groove
2. : to form a groove
3. : to enjoy oneself intensely
4. : to interact harmoniously
contemporary minds and rock groove together — Benjamin DeMott
• groov·er noun