hoops
word · lemma: hoop
Definition
'Hoops' usually refers to basketball (informal use), circular objects like rings, or large round earrings. The most common meaning is the game of basketball.
Usage & Nuances
In the US, 'hoops' is informal slang for basketball: 'play hoops.' It can also mean round earrings ('hoop earrings') or circular rings. Rarely used in very formal writing. Don't confuse 'jump through hoops' (idiom meaning to go through many obstacles).
Example Sentences
There are three hoops hanging in the gym.
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A lot of kids shoot hoops at the local park on weekends.
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She switched her tiny studs for giant silver hoops.
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If you want to get better, you have to spend hours shooting hoops.
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He loves playing hoops with friends after school.
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She wore big gold hoops to the party.
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