First Known Use: 14th century
Dictionary
1scoop
noun \ˈsküp\
: a kitchen tool like a spoon that has a usually thick handle and a deep bowl for taking something from a container
: something that is shaped like a bowl or bucket and used to pick up and move things
: the amount of something that is held in a scoop
Full Definition of SCOOP
1
a : a large ladle b : a deep shovel or similar implement for digging, dipping, or shoveling c : a usually hemispherical utensil for dipping food d : a small spoon-shaped utensil or instrument for cutting or gouging
2
a : the action of scooping b : the amount contained by a scoop
3
a : a hollow place : cavity b : a part forming or surrounding an opening for channeling a fluid (as air) into a desired path
4
a : information especially of immediate interest b : beat 5b
5
: a rounded and usually low-cut neckline on a woman's garment —called also scoop neck
— scoop·ful \-ˌfu̇l\ noun
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Origin of SCOOP
Middle English scope, from Middle Dutch schope; akin to Old High German skepfen to shape — more at shape
2scoop
transitive verb
: to pick up and move (something) with a scoop, a spoon, etc.
: to pick up (something or someone) in one quick, continuous motion
: to make (a hole, hollow, etc.) by using a scoop, spoon, etc.
Full Definition of SCOOP
1
a : to take out or up with or as if with a scoop : dip b : to pick up quickly or surreptitiously with or as if with a sweep of the hand —often used with up <scoop up the treat>
2
: to empty by ladling out the contents
3
: to make hollow : dig out
First Known Use of SCOOP
14th century
SCOOP Defined for Kids
1scoop
noun \ˈsküp\
Definition of SCOOP for Kids
1
: the amount held by a scoop <I ate a scoop of ice cream.>
2
: a kitchen utensil resembling a deep spoon and used for digging into and lifting out a soft substance <an ice cream scoop>
3
: a motion made with or as if with a scoop
4
: a large deep shovel for digging, dipping, or shoveling
2scoop
verb
scoopedscoop·ing
Definition of SCOOP for Kids
1
: to take out or up with or as if with a dipping motion <They started kicking water at each other and scooping it up … — Sharon Creech, Walk Two Moons>
2
: to make something (as a hole) by creating a hollow place
Medical Dictionary
scoop
noun \ˈsküp\
Medical Definition of SCOOP
: a spoon-shaped surgical instrument used in extracting various materials (as pus or foreign bodies)
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