scoop

1 of 2

noun

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 (such as air) into a desired path
4
a
: information especially of immediate interest
5
: a rounded and usually low-cut neckline on a woman's garment

called also scoop neck

scoopful noun

scoop

2 of 2

verb

scooped; scooping; scoops

transitive verb

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
4
: beat sense 5a(2)
scooped the rival newspaper
scoopable adjective
scooper noun

Examples of scoop in a Sentence

Noun a backhoe with a large scoop The story turned out to be the political scoop of the year. She always knows the scoop. Here's the scoop on how to clean leather. Verb She has a job scooping ice cream. He scooped flour into the bowl. A backhoe was scooping dirt from the hole. The children scooped handfuls of marbles from the pile. He scooped the dice off the table and rolled again. Scoop a hole in the dough for the filling. The city's biggest newspaper got scooped by a weekly paper that released the story a full day before.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Two scoops of Transparent Labs Vegan Mass Gainer give you 730 calories, 52 grams of protein, and 115 grams of carbs. April Benshosan, Glamour, 13 Mar. 2024 Each of those warm, caramelized orange halves is then plated with a small scoop of vanilla ice cream, an additional sprinkle of cardamom and a sprig of mint for an absolutely delightful dessert. Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 13 Mar. 2024 Testers woke up their eggs, salads, and avocado toasts with a scoop, which added spice, savoriness, and texture without overpowering the rest of the meal. Sara Coughlin, SELF, 13 Mar. 2024 Newsletter Get the lowdown on L.A. politics Sign up for our L.A. City Hall newsletter to get weekly insights, scoops and analysis. David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2024 Using a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop mixture onto prepared pan to form 20 meatballs. 4. Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2024 My personal favorite from the brand is this double scoop bikini top, which is so supportive for any activity. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2024 Customers making purchases for delivery or pickup through the Craving Credits app, DoorDash or Uber Eats also will be able to add on complimentary scoop. The Courier-Journal, 23 Feb. 2024 It’s long been used as a soother for upset tummies and as a drink after adding a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 21 Feb. 2024
Verb
From the blockbusters that swept the board to the ones that scooped the five most important prizes—plus the one that won the most while missing out on best picture—these are the most successful Oscar-winning films of all time. Sarah Crompton, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2024 Nimona — which has LGBTQ themes that Disney executives wanted to downplay — seemed destined to become a tax write-off before Ellison scooped it up. Rebecca Keegan, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Feb. 2024 The game turned when San Francisco’s Ray-Ray McCloud couldn’t scoop a punt that hit teammate Darrell Luter Jr.’s leg and the Chiefs recovered at the 49ers 16, leading to Mahomes’ go-ahead TD pass to Valdes-Scantling. Rob Maaddi, Twin Cities, 12 Feb. 2024 After a Chiefs punt clanked off 49ers rookie Darrell Luter and Ray-Ray McCloud couldn’t scoop it up, the Chiefs promptly converted that turnover into Mahomes’ 16-yard touchdown pass to Marquez Valdes-Scantling (over linebacker Oren Burks). Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2024 The boy can be seen falling to the ground while his desperate mother races to her child’s defense by picking him up and scooping him to safety inside the store. Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 10 Feb. 2024 Ploog, who led Thibodaux’s surgery, also told local station KETV that the staff assumes that coins are tossed directly into alligators’ mouths rather than scooped off the ground. Brendan Le, Peoplemag, 19 Feb. 2024 Marinate a pork tenderloin or pour it over cream cheese and scoop it up with chips. Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2024 After baking petite red potatoes, the interior is scooped out to create the filling mixed with capers, fresh herbs, mustard, and sour cream. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English scope, from Middle Dutch schope; akin to Old High German skepfen to shape — more at shape

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of scoop was in the 14th century

Dictionary Entries Near scoop

Cite this Entry

“Scoop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scoop. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

scoop

1 of 2 noun
1
a
: a large shovel (as for shoveling coal)
b
: a tool or utensil shaped like a shovel for digging into a soft substance and lifting out a portion
c
: a round utensil with a handle for dipping out soft food (as ice cream)
d
: a small tool for cutting or gouging
2
: an act or the action of scooping : a motion made with or as if with a scoop
3
a
: the amount held by a scoop
a scoop of ice cream
b
: a hole made by scooping
4
a
: information of immediate interest
what's the scoop
b
: the reporting of a news story ahead of competitors
scoopful noun

scoop

2 of 2 verb
1
: to take out or up with or as if with a scoop
2
: to make hollow
3
: to report a news story ahead of
scooper noun

Medical Definition

scoop

noun
: a spoon-shaped surgical instrument used in extracting various materials (as pus or foreign bodies)

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