Hoops: meaning, definitions and examples

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hoops

 

[ huหps ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

basketball

A ring through which a basketball must be successfully thrown in order to score points. It is typically made of metal and attached to a backboard.

Synonyms

basketball hoop, ring

Examples of usage

  • The player made a perfect shot through the hoops.
  • He practiced shooting hoops every day after school.
Context #2 | Noun

obstacle

A series of hoops arranged in a line or pattern that a person must jump through or around in certain sports or activities.

Synonyms

jumping through hoops, obstacle course

Examples of usage

  • The agility course included jumping through hoops.
  • She had to navigate through the hoops to reach the finish line.
Context #3 | Noun

earrings

A type of earring that is circular in shape, resembling a hoop.

Synonyms

circle earrings, hoop earrings

Examples of usage

  • She wore a pair of gold hoops to the party.
  • The hoops dangled elegantly from her ears.

Translations

Translations of the word "hoops" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น aros

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เฅ‡เคฐเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Reifen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ cincin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑั€ัƒั‡ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ obrฤ™cze

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใƒผใƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cerceaux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ aros

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงemberler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ›„ํ”„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุทูˆู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ obruฤe

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ obruฤe

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฎ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obroฤi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hringir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะตาฃะฑะตั€ะปะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ‘แƒฃแƒ แƒแƒ•แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ halqalar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ aros

Etymology

The word 'hoops' originated from Old English 'hลp' meaning a ring or a circular band. Over time, it evolved to refer to various types of circular objects, including the basketball hoop and hoop earrings. The use of 'hoops' in the context of obstacles likely stems from the idea of jumping through or around circular structures. Today, 'hoops' is commonly associated with basketball and agility courses.

See also: hoop.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,174, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.