noun Uncommon

hooper

hoo-puhr

Hooper (noun) means someone who performs tricks with a hula hoop. Example: “The circus hooper spun five hoops at once.”

noun

Someone who performs tricks with a hula hoop.

"The circus hooper spun five hoops at once."

Informal: a basketball player.

"The gym was full of hoopers on Saturday morning."

How to use hooper

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone who works with hoops, or informally, a basketball player.

Word forms

hoopers plural, hoopers plural

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Etymology

From hoop plus the agent suffix -er, originally naming a craftsman who fitted hoops onto barrels.

Rhymes for hooper

Roper proper cooper trooper snooper improper developer interloper paratrooper

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Frequently asked questions

What does “hooper” mean?

The word “hooper” means someone who performs tricks with a hula hoop. In plain terms, someone who works with hoops, or informally, a basketball player.

How do you pronounce “hooper”?

“Hooper” is pronounced hoo-puhr (/huːpəɹ/ in IPA).

How do you use “hooper” in a sentence?

Here is “hooper” used in a sentence: “The circus hooper spun five hoops at once.”

What part of speech is “hooper”?

“Hooper” is a noun.

Is “hooper” a common word?

“Hooper” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “hooper” have?

“Hooper” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone who performs tricks with a hula hoop.