Meaning of the word hoops in English

What does hoops mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

hoops

US /hups/
UK /hups/

Plural Noun

1.

a game of basketball

Example:
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Let's go shoot some hoops at the park.
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He loves playing hoops with his friends every weekend.
2.

large rings, typically made of metal or plastic, used for various purposes such as toys or parts of equipment

Example:
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The children were playing with colorful plastic hoops.
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She wore large golden hoops in her ears.