What does HOOPS mean?

Hoops

Parts of Speech: noun, verb

Definitions:

• Noun: a circular band of metal, wood, or similar material used for holding together a barrel, box, or other container, or as a toy for throwing and catching.
• Verb: jump through a hoop, as in a circus act.

Pronunciations:

• US: /huːps/
• UK: /huːps/

Origin and Usage:

The word "hoops" originated in the late Middle English period and was originally used to describe a circular band used to hold together a barrel or similar container. Over time, it came to be used more broadly to describe any circular band or ring-shaped object. In modern usage, "hoops" can refer to a toy used for throwing and catching, as well as to the act of jumping through a hoop in a circus act or other performance.

Synonyms:

• ring
• circle
• band
• loop

Related Words:

• hopes
• shoop
• poops
• loops
• troop

Example Sentences:

• The barrel was held together with metal hoops.
• The children played with a set of plastic hoops in the park.
• The acrobat jumped through a series of flaming hoops during the circus performance.
• She had to jump through a lot of hoops to get the job.