What does SCOOP mean?

SCOOP Parts of Speech:

Noun, Verb

Definitions:

Noun: a utensil for taking a portion of something from a container; a news story obtained by a journalist before it is published elsewhere.
Verb: take (a portion of something) with a scoop; obtain (a news story) before it is published elsewhere.

Pronunciations:

US: /skup/
UK: /skuːp/

Origin and Usage:

The word "scoop" originated from the Dutch word "schope" which means shovel. It has been in use since the 14th century. The verb form of scoop has been used to describe the action of taking something with a scoop since the 17th century. In journalism, "scoop" is used to describe a news story obtained by a journalist before it is published elsewhere.

Synonyms:

Noun: ladle, spoon, shovel, dipper, scoopful
Verb: dip, ladle, spoon, shovel, excavate

Related Words:

shove, scoop, scope, scold, scots

Example Sentences:

Noun: She used a scoop to serve ice cream to the customers.
The journalist got a scoop on the latest political scandal.
Verb: He scooped some sand into the bucket.
The reporter was able to scoop the news story before any other news outlet.