Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Hoops.
How to pronounce hoops:
UK
Hoops - as a noun
A game played on a court by two opposing teams of 5 players; points are scored by throwing the ball through an elevated horizontal hoop
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
basketball18basketball gameHypernyms (Closely Related)
court gameHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Hoops - as a verb
To bind or fasten using a hoop.
Example: "To hoop a barrel or puncheon"
To clasp; to encircle; to surround.
To utter a loud cry, or a sound imitative of the word, by way of call or pursuit; to shout.
To whoop, as in whooping cough.
Example Sentences
"She shot the basketball through the hoops."
"The players practiced their jump shots at the hoops."
"He jumped high in the air and dunked the ball through the hoops."
"The children played a game of horse at the hoops."
"The basketball team practiced their free throws at the hoops."
Word Game Points
Is HOOPS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hoops is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
HOOPS has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is HOOPS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hoops is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordHOOPS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is HOOPS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hoops is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordHOOPS has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
