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Hoop: meaning, definitions and examples

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hoop

 

[ huːp ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

basketball

A circular band of metal or wood used in the game of basketball to score points by shooting the ball through it.

Synonyms

goal, rim, ring

Examples of usage

  • The basketball player made a perfect shot through the hoop.
  • She practiced shooting hoops every day to improve her skills.
Context #2 | Noun

toy

A circular toy that is typically made of plastic or metal and can be spun around the waist or thrown and caught.

Synonyms

circle, loop, ring

Examples of usage

  • The children were playing with a hula hoop in the park.
  • He bought a colorful hoop for his niece as a birthday present.
Context #3 | Verb

jumping through a hoop

To perform a trick or act of jumping through a circular object, often as part of a show or performance.

Synonyms

leap through, spring through, vault through

Examples of usage

  • The trained dog can hoop through a ring in a circus.
  • She amazed the audience by hoop jumping during the halftime show.

Translations

Translations of the word "hoop" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aro

🇮🇳 घेरा

🇩🇪 Reifen

🇮🇩 gelang

🇺🇦 обруч

🇵🇱 obręcz

🇯🇵 フープ (fūpu)

🇫🇷 cercle

🇪🇸 aro

🇹🇷 çember

🇰🇷 고리 (gori)

🇸🇦 طوق

🇨🇿 obruč

🇸🇰 obruč

🇨🇳 圈 (quān)

🇸🇮 obroč

🇮🇸 hringur

🇰🇿 шыңырау

🇬🇪 წრე

🇦🇿 halqa

🇲🇽 aro

Word origin

The word 'hoop' originated from the Old English word 'hōp,' which meant a band or a ring. It has been used in various contexts throughout history, from describing a circular band in sports like basketball to a toy for children's play. The concept of jumping through a hoop has also been a common performance act. The word has evolved to represent different meanings over time, but its essence of circularity and playfulness has remained constant.

See also: hoops.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,573, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.