hopper
5 synonyms for hopper, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A funnel-shaped container that holds material and releases it from the bottom, used in machines, silos, and drainpipes.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use hopper
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
grain hopper
coal hopper
hopper car
Etymology
From Middle English hoppere, built from hop + -er ("one who hops" or "thing that hops").
Full origin of hopper →Frequently asked questions
What does “hopper” mean?
The word “hopper” means a funnel-shaped container that holds material and releases it from the bottom, used in machines, silos, and drainpipes. In plain terms, most often a funnel-shaped bin that feeds material downward into a machine, or a young hopping insect.
How do you pronounce “hopper”?
“Hopper” is pronounced HOP-uh (/ˈhɑ.pɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “hopper” in a sentence?
Here is “hopper” used in a sentence: “Grain poured from the truck into the hopper.”
What part of speech is “hopper”?
“Hopper” is a noun.
Where does the word “hopper” come from?
The word “hopper” comes from Middle English. From Middle English hoppere, built from hop + -er ("one who hops" or "thing that hops").
Is “hopper” a common word?
“Hopper” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “hopper” have?
“Hopper” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a funnel-shaped container that holds material and releases it from the bottom, used in machines, silos, and drainpipes.
