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
b
5
or scoop neck
: a rounded and usually low-cut neckline on a woman's garment
scooped; scooping; scoops
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
scooper
noun
scoop·er
-pə(r)
plural -s
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“Scoop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scoop. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.
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