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hoop

Hoop (noun) means a circular band of metal, wood, plastic, or similar material. Example: “The barrel was held together with iron hoops.”

noun

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."

Basketball: the rim of the basket, or informally the sport itself.

"He sank the ball right through the hoop."

verb

To bind or encircle with a hoop.

"The cooper hooped the wooden barrel by hand."

How to use hoop

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA circular band or ring — or, in basketball slang, the basket itself.

Common pairings

hula hoop through the hoop jump through hoops

Word forms

hooped past tense, hooped past tense, hoops plural, hoops plural, Hoops plural, hoops singular, hoops singular

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Etymology

From Old English hōp, meaning a curved or circular object, related to an old Germanic root for "bend."

Origin: Old English

Synonyms

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ring basket wicket basketball hoop

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Rhymes for hoop

OOP poop coop loop goop roop boop sloop bloop troop stoop whoop

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Frequently asked questions

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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