noun
Uncommon
hoop
hoop
Hoop (noun) means a circular band of metal, wood, plastic, or similar material. Example: “The barrel was held together with iron hoops.”
noun
1
A circular band of metal, wood, plastic, or similar material.
"The barrel was held together with iron hoops."
"She spun the hula hoop around her waist."
2
Basketball: the rim of the basket, or informally the sport itself.
"He sank the ball right through the hoop."
verb
1
To bind or encircle with a hoop.
"The cooper hooped the wooden barrel by hand."
How to use hoop
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA circular band or ring — or, in basketball slang, the basket itself.
Common pairings
hula hoop
through the hoop
jump through hoops
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Word forms
- Plural
- hoops
- Third person singular
- hoops
- Past tense
- hooped
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Etymology
From Old English hōp, meaning a curved or circular object, related to an old Germanic root for "bend."
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Rhymes for hoop
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What does “hoop” mean?
The word “hoop” means a circular band of metal, wood, plastic, or similar material. In plain terms, a circular band or ring — or, in basketball slang, the basket itself.
How do you pronounce “hoop”?
“Hoop” is pronounced hoop (/hʊp/ in IPA).
How do you use “hoop” in a sentence?
Here is “hoop” used in a sentence: “The barrel was held together with iron hoops.”
What part of speech is “hoop”?
Depending on how it is used, “hoop” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “hoop” come from?
The word “hoop” comes from Old English. From Old English hōp, meaning a curved or circular object, related to an old Germanic root for "bend.".
Is “hoop” a common word?
“Hoop” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “hoop” have?
“Hoop” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a circular band of metal, wood, plastic, or similar material.
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