Synonyms for

Hopper

Verb / ˈhɑ:pɜ: / Another word for hopper — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a container for holding and dispensing granular materials, especially food for livestock

Synonyms & similar words

groundball grasshopper grounder hoppicker bin container vessel receptacle holder dispenser storehouse repository silo tank barrel drum canister cask chest box crate tray basket bag

Synonyms by register

Formal

container receptacle funnel

Informal

bin chute feeder

Literary

cornucopia cistern

Antonyms

stayer settler groundling stationary object

Common collocations

  • grain hopper
  • coal hopper
  • hopper car
  • hopper bottom
  • hopper feeder
  • hopper dredge
  • hopper truck

Word family

noun hopper
verb hop

Usage note

The term 'hopper' most commonly refers to a funnel-shaped container or a device for feeding materials. It can also refer to a person or animal that hops, though this is less frequent.

Example sentences

  1. The farmer poured the corn into the hopper.
  2. The hopper on the tractor was full of seeds.
  3. The hopper at the candy factory dispensed the chocolate chips.
  4. The bird feeder had a hopper on top to hold the seeds.
  5. The coal hopper at the power plant was massive and filled with coal.

Quotes

  • "I've always been a hopper. I don't like to stay in one place too long." - Kim Smith
  • "I'm a hopper, I need to see different cultures and different lifestyles." - Foxy Brown
  • "I'm a hopper. I like to jump around and try different things." - Jensen Ackles

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