Scoop: meaning, definitions and examples

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scoop

 

[ skuːp ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

news

A news story reported by one media organization before any others.

Synonyms

breaking news, exclusive.

Examples of usage

  • She got the scoop on the latest celebrity scandal.
  • The journalist had the scoop on the political scandal before it broke in other outlets.
Context #2 | Noun

food

A utensil with a long handle and a deep bowl for serving food or transferring it from a container.

Synonyms

ladle, spoon.

Examples of usage

  • He used a scoop to serve the ice cream.
  • She used a scoop to transfer the flour into the mixing bowl.
Context #3 | Verb

information

To gather and publish or broadcast a news story before any others.

Synonyms

break, report first.

Examples of usage

  • The reporter managed to scoop the other news outlets with her exclusive interview.
  • The magazine scooped the competition with its investigative report.

Translations

Translations of the word "scoop" in other languages:

🇵🇹 concha

🇮🇳 स्कूप

🇩🇪 Schaufel

🇮🇩 sendok besar

🇺🇦 черпак

🇵🇱 łyżka

🇯🇵 スコップ

🇫🇷 cuillère

🇪🇸 cuchara

🇹🇷 kepçe

🇰🇷 숟가락

🇸🇦 مغرفة

🇨🇿 naběračka

🇸🇰 naberačka

🇨🇳 勺子

🇸🇮 zajemalka

🇮🇸 skeið

🇰🇿 қасық

🇬🇪 კოვზი

🇦🇿 qaşıq

🇲🇽 cuchara

Etymology

The word 'scoop' originated in the late 14th century from the Middle Dutch word 'scoop', meaning 'a spoon'. Over time, it evolved to refer to the action of picking up or lifting something with a scoop-shaped tool. In journalism, 'scoop' came to signify getting a news story before others, highlighting the competitive nature of the industry. In food contexts, 'scoop' continued to be associated with serving or transferring food, emphasizing its practical use in everyday life.

See also: scooping.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,896, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.