noun
Uncommon
hoops
hoops
Hoops (noun) means informal name for the sport of basketball. Example: “The kids play hoops at the park every afternoon.”
noun
1
Informal name for the sport of basketball.
"The kids play hoops at the park every afternoon."
How to use hoops
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCasual slang for basketball.
When to use it
Informal — common in everyday speech, not in formal writing.
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What does “hoops” mean?
The word “hoops” means informal name for the sport of basketball. In plain terms, casual slang for basketball.
How do you pronounce “hoops”?
“Hoops” is pronounced hoops (/huːps/ in IPA).
How do you use “hoops” in a sentence?
Here is “hoops” used in a sentence: “The kids play hoops at the park every afternoon.”
What part of speech is “hoops”?
“Hoops” is a noun.
Is “hoops” a common word?
“Hoops” is an uncommon word in modern English.
