: having or being a surface with one or more long, narrow channels or depressions : having a groove or many grooves
a grooved track
grooved pavement
From above, the island's grooved rocky cliffs, topped with a dark fuzz of trees along sapphire-bright coves, can seem almost sculptural.C. J. Hughes

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This includes grooved wall and ceiling paneling in a bold color. Terri Williams, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 It’s also known for its ergonomic grooved foam for extra support in sensitive areas like your hips and lower back. Olivia Avitt, People.com, 15 Oct. 2024 By Felix Bischof published 10 October 2024 Recognisable at airports around the world, the grooved shells of Rimowa suitcases – made from polymers or, most famously, aluminium – are in and of themselves a tribute to aviation. Felix Bischof, theweek, 10 Oct. 2024 Instead of traditional lugs, the Novo’s outsole has a grooved tread pattern that’s compatible with easier hiking trails, gravel, and paved paths. Sara Coughlin, SELF, 30 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for grooved 

Word History

First Known Use

1793, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of grooved was in 1793

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“Grooved.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grooved. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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