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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

hoops

/hʊps/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does hoops mean?

noun, verb

A circular ring, especially one made of metal or wood, used for playing games such as basketball or hula hooping. To jump through a hoop, especially as a test of agility.

Example

"The basketball player expertly jumped through the hoop to score a point."

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