HOOP | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word HOOP in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of HOOP with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Hoop

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

late Old English hōp, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch hoep

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: huːp
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a circular band of metal, wood, or similar material, especially one used for binding the staves of barrels or forming part of a framework.

Short Definition:

circular band

Definition:

a horizontal band of a contrasting colour on a sports shirt or jockey's cap.

Short Definition:

horizontal band on sports shirt

Word: Hoop

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: huːp
Dialects: British English
Definition:

bind or encircle with or as with hoops

Short Definition:

bind or encircle with hoops

Examples:
  • a man was hooping a barrel

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