English · Word Candidate

scoop

/skuːp/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: scoops · scooping · scooped

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Any cup-shaped or bowl-shaped tool, usually with a handle, used to lift and move loose or soft solid material.

Noun

She kept a scoop in the dog food.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

The amount or volume of loose or solid material held by a particular scoop.

Noun

Use one scoop of coffee for each pot.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To lift, move, or collect with a scoop or as though with a scoop.

Verb

He used both hands to scoop water and splash it on his face.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To make hollow; to dig out.

Verb

I tried scooping a hole in the sand with my fingers.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “scoop” mean?

Any cup-shaped or bowl-shaped tool, usually with a handle, used to lift and move loose or soft solid material.

Is “scoop” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.