A circular band or ring, typically made of metal, wood, or plastic, used for various purposes such as holding together the staves of a barrel or as a toy.

The children played with a hoop, rolling it down the street with sticks.

A circular band of metal or other material, often used as a decorative or functional element in clothing or accessories.

She wore large gold hoops in her ears that glinted in the sunlight.

A circular object or structure, especially one used as a target in sports like basketball.

He practiced shooting the basketball through the hoop every afternoon.

A large ring used in circus performances, often for animals to jump through.

The lion leaped gracefully through the flaming hoop during the circus act.

A small arch or wicket through which the balls must be struck in the game of croquet.

She tapped the ball gently, sending it cleanly through the far hoop.

hoopverb

To encircle or bind with or as if with a hoop.

The blacksmith hooped the barrel to ensure it stayed intact.

hoopadjective

Made of hoops, shaped like a hoop, or relating to hoops.

She bought sparkling hoop earrings for the party.