hoop

Meanings

• noun

  A circular object, typically of rope or metal, used as a toy for children to throw and spin on the ground or to form a circle in which games or contests can be played.

  - "The children played hoop games during the summer."
  - "She threw the hoop high in the air and tried to jump through it."

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Pronunciation

1. /huːp/
   
   
   
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2. /huːp/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hoop
scoop , moop , roop , stoop

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Variants

List of all variants of hoop that leads to same result
hoop , hooplike , hoops , hooped , hooper , hoopers , hooping , whooper swan , hoop house , hoop houses , hoophouse , hoophouses , cock-a-hoop , Hula-Hoop , Hula-Hoops

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Etymology

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The word 'hoop' comes from the Old English word 'hope', which means 'a circle' or 'a ring'. The modern usage of the word likely derives from the Middle English word 'hoppe', which referred to a hoop used as a target for archery.

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Trivia

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1. The largest hula hoop ever made was 32 feet in diameter and weighed over 1,000 pounds.

2. The world record for the longest time spent hula hooping non-stop is 62 hours, 15 minutes.

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Related Concepts

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1. Hula hoop: A modern toy consisting of a long, lightweight plastic or fiberglass hoop with weights attached to the edges, designed to be twirled around the waist.

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Culture

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The hoop has been used in various cultures throughout history. In ancient Egypt, hoops were used to make protective shields. In Native American cultures, hoops were used in spiritual and ceremonial practices. In modern times, hoops are commonly used as toys and in sports such as hula hooping and basketball.

How to Memorize "hoop"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize a hoop, imagine a circular object made of rope or metal. You can imagine children playing with it, or imagine yourself throwing it in the air and trying to jump through it.

2. associate
   

   - To associate the word 'hoop' with the image of a circle or a toy, you can think of the word 'circle' or 'toy' whenever you see or hear the word 'hoop'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - One possible mnemonic for remembering the word 'hoop' is to think of the word 'hop', and then imagine a hoop that you can hop over.

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