Synonyms for

Hops

Verb / hɑ:ps / Another word for hops — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Hops are the dried flowers of a plant that are used to give beer a bitter flavor.

Synonyms & similar words

hop hopskip recordhop skip flavoring herb spice condiment seasoning aromatic flavor tang pungency zip taste zest savory piquancy sharpness acidity tartness bitterness bite

Synonyms by register

Formal

leap bound spring

Informal

jump skip bounce

Literary

vault flit

Antonyms

stay remain stand settle descend plunge

Common collocations

  • hops on
  • hops off
  • hops over
  • hops up and down
  • hops into
  • hops out of
  • hops along

Word family

noun hop
verb hop

Usage note

As a verb, 'hops' often implies a light, quick jump, especially on one foot. It can also refer to the action of a rabbit or similar animal.

Example sentences

  1. The hops added a great flavor to the beer.
  2. The brewer used different types of hops to experiment with the flavor.
  3. The hops were grown in the nearby fields.
  4. The aroma of the hops filled the brewery.
  5. The hops were carefully added to the boiling water.

Quotes

  • Beer, it's the best damn drink in the world. - Jack Nicholson
  • I am a firm believer in the people. If given the truth, they can be depended upon to meet any national crisis. The great point is to bring them the real facts, and beer. - Abraham Lincoln
  • In a study, scientists report that drinking beer can be good for the liver. I'm sorry, did I say 'scientists'? I meant Irish people. - Tina Fey

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