groove
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
Key quote: “This is a signal that the economy may be finally finding its groove coming out of the pandemic,” said Wells Fargo economist Shannon Grein.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
Through the muscle pain, mental strain and those loose-fitting uniforms that are shapeless and weirdly flattering, our marriage got its groove back.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
Over a woozy, wavy groove that sounds like a water-damaged recording of a jazz-fusion ballad as it stretches past seven minutes, she tosses out observations about African-American history and the state of the world.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
The bone has short projections extending outward that resemble horns, and it lacks a ventral median groove.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 15, 2026
He wanted to feel the heavy white door on Not Doctor Street close behind him and know that he might be hearing the catch settle into its groove for the last time.
From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison
![]()
Computer simulations then revealed what appears to make this close contact possible: positively charged metal ions can settle into the grooves of DNA and serve as tiny molecular bridges between the two molecules.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 10, 2026
Heavy on grooves and jams, this album sometimes feels unfocused and indulgent.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
Sunhyeji effortlessly grooves to brand new pop hit Catch Catch, while Enyo belts out a ballad.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
Paired with bubbly disco grooves and chant-along choruses, the band became gay icons overnight.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
Spike puts on the record, and the crackle and hiss of the needle in the grooves sounds like a fire.
From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon
![]()
Everything was utterly rhythmical, repetitive and perfectly grooved.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
Roughly a dozen people at the if-you-know-you-know event grooved and shuffled to EDM music while kayak enthusiasts paddled by and locals fished for carp.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
The ray is able to swim at just the right speed that water, streaming into its mouth, can form vortices between the grooved plates.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 25, 2024
Buehler gave up a two-run double to David Peralta and grooved an 0-and-2 fastball to Fernando Tatis Jr., who crushed a rally-capping two-run homer to left-center field.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2024
The reception area was the same, with gold-dyed walls and thick Persian rugs and grooved patterns on the exposed ceilings.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
![]()
He tells Newsbeat he finds creating and attending dance events "just changes something in your brain because you're just there grooving non-stop".
From BBC ● May 22, 2026
Mr. Cameron’s characters must learn the gentle wisdom of grooving along with nature, literally making themselves a part of Pandora in gestures of eco-unity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 17, 2025
But the galaxy above is a fractalized freak-out: a psychedelic rainbow of delights that makes you think that more than one animator has spent time grooving to Phish in a Berkeley dorm.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2025
Even in its earliest manifestations, there was a peculiar combination of grooving energy and inherent sadness in their music that would pervade their hitmaking efforts with Fleetwood Mac and beyond.
From Salon ● Oct. 18, 2024
It’s the kind of music Charlie was listening to on his headphones, and he starts grooving in the middle of the street.
From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing groove
Look Both Ways
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
A Single Shard
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!