Synonyms for

Scoop

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

Definition

to pick up or take something with a scooping motion

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Common collocations

  • ice cream scoop
  • news scoop
  • scoop out
  • scoop up
  • scoop the story
  • scoop of ice cream
  • scoop the competition

Word family

noun scoop
verb scoop

Usage note

As a noun, 'scoop' can refer to a tool for lifting or serving, or to exclusive news. As a verb, it means to lift or gather with a scoop, or to obtain exclusive information.

Example sentences

  1. I will scoop some sand with my shovel.
  2. She used a spoon to scoop the soup.
  3. He scooped the cat out of the box.
  4. Can you scoop some water into the bucket?
  5. The ice cream shop has a variety of flavors to scoop.

Quotes

  • A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down, in a most delightful way.
  • The world is your oyster. You are the pearl.
  • Love is like ice cream, enjoy it before it melts.

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