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Definition hoop in American English

hoop noun

[countable] noun
/hup/
1

an object in the shape of a circle, usually made of metal, plastic, or wood

Example

a basketball hoop

Example

hoop earrings

Synonyms and related words
ball balloon band
1.1

a large ring used in a circus for animals to jump through

Synonyms and related words
big top big wheel bumper car
1.2

a large ring that children use for jumping through and swinging around their waist

Synonyms and related words
action figure balloon beanbag
2

the game of basketball

Synonyms and related words
backboard basket basketball
Definition hoop in American English