tongue and groove
noun
: a joint made by a tongue on one edge of a board fitting into a corresponding groove on the edge of another board
Examples of tongue and groove in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
It's finished in cedar tongue and groove siding, with metal accenting, and topped by a standing seam metal roof that has a skylight.
—
Adam Williams, New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2024
The snug space fits four adults in comfort and is nicely finished in cedar tongue and groove walls, generous glazing, a stereo system and an electric sauna heater.
—New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2024
The decor throughout looks nicely done and the walls are finished in poplar tongue and groove.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 6 Sep. 2024
Installation can be completed in 30 minutes due to the simple tongue and groove design.
—Addie Morton, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2023
Another tongue and groove pine coffered ceiling appears in the kitchen, which is outfitted with GE Monogram appliances and Delta fixtures.
—Mary Colurso | McOlurso@al.com, al, 21 Apr. 2023
In the great room, the ceiling was raised and beautiful beams and tongue and groove were added.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 26 Jan. 2023
The arched bookcases exude a clean, modern aesthetic — especially when paired with the white tongue and groove ceiling.
—Alyssa Gautieri, Good Housekeeping, 10 Jan. 2023
There are a variety of wall applications that look similar to shiplap, namely nickel gap and tongue and groove.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2022
These examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
illustrate current usage. Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of
Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback
about these examples.
Adam Williams, New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2024
The snug space fits four adults in comfort and is nicely finished in cedar tongue and groove walls, generous glazing, a stereo system and an electric sauna heater.
—New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2024
The decor throughout looks nicely done and the walls are finished in poplar tongue and groove.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 6 Sep. 2024
Installation can be completed in 30 minutes due to the simple tongue and groove design.
—Addie Morton, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2023
Another tongue and groove pine coffered ceiling appears in the kitchen, which is outfitted with GE Monogram appliances and Delta fixtures.
—Mary Colurso | McOlurso@al.com, al, 21 Apr. 2023
In the great room, the ceiling was raised and beautiful beams and tongue and groove were added.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 26 Jan. 2023
The arched bookcases exude a clean, modern aesthetic — especially when paired with the white tongue and groove ceiling.
—Alyssa Gautieri, Good Housekeeping, 10 Jan. 2023
There are a variety of wall applications that look similar to shiplap, namely nickel gap and tongue and groove.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2022
Dictionary Entries Near tongue and groove
Cite this Entry
“Tongue and groove.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tongue%20and%20groove. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share