Synonyms for

Hoop

Verb / hu:p / Another word for hoop — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a circular band of metal, wood, or plastic, used for playing with or decorating

Synonyms & similar words

ring basket basketballhoop wicket ring circle band loop bracelet bangle cuff horseshoe round wheel tire rim halo arc orb sphere globe disk saucer plate

Synonyms by register

Formal

ring circle band loop

Informal

ring circle loop band

Literary

circlet girdle orb

Antonyms

straight line edge corner square

Common collocations

  • jump through a hoop
  • hula hoop
  • basketball hoop
  • hoop earrings
  • steel hoop
  • hoop skirt
  • hoop stress

Word family

noun hoop
verb hoop

Usage note

While 'hoop' can refer to a circular band, it is most commonly associated with the basketball apparatus or a hula hoop. The verb 'to hoop' is less common and often refers to making a hoop shape or, colloquially, to making a sound.

Example sentences

  1. She twirled the hoop around her waist.
  2. The basketball hoop was too high for the little kids to reach.
  3. I decorated the Christmas tree with a hoop of tinsel.
  4. The circus performer jumped through a hoop of fire.
  5. The horse ran through the hoop in the show.

Quotes

  • Life is like a hoop. It goes round and round, but if you don't keep it spinning, it falls down. - Patti Callahan Henry
  • The world is a hoop and our feet are stuck to the ground. - Fanny Howe
  • A basketball team is like the five fingers on your hand. If you can get them all together, you have a fist. That's how I want you to play. - Mike Krzyzewski

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