Meaning of the word scoops in English
What does scoops mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
scoops
US /skuːps/
UK /skuːps/
Noun
1.
a utensil resembling a spoon, with a short handle and a deep bowl, used for serving food such as ice cream, mashed potato, or rice
Example:
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She served two scoops of ice cream.
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Can I have an extra scoop of rice?
2.
a piece of news published by a newspaper or broadcast by a television or radio station in advance of its rivals
Example:
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The newspaper got an exclusive scoop on the scandal.
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The reporter was always looking for the next big scoop.
Verb
1.
to pick up or transfer with a scoop
Example:
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He used a large spoon to scoop the soup into bowls.
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The dog scooped up the ball with its mouth.
2.
to obtain an exclusive news story
Example:
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The reporter managed to scoop the competition with his breaking news.
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They tried to scoop the story before anyone else.