goop

noun

Synonyms of goopnext
: goo, gunk
goopy adjective

Examples of goop in a Sentence

I stepped in some goop.
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If not eaten immediately, the lovely creaminess becomes a dense pile of goop with no hope of Cinderella-ing itself back to a luxurious state. Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026 In addition to her Oscar-winning acting work, Paltrow is the founder of goop, multiple category-ensemble of brands, including goop Beauty, GWYN, and goop Kitchen, a fast-growing, health-forward take-out and delivery concept with 13 locations and new market expansions underway. Marc Malkin, Variety, 24 Feb. 2026 As the Academy Award-winning actress noted on the goop podcast, her family has a Jewish background and celebrates both Hanukkah and Christmas in December. Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025 Shrouded in mist and prone to spewing noxious green goop over windows, their true form remains a mystery throughout. Richard Edwards, Space.com, 5 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for goop

Word History

Etymology

probably alteration of goo

First Known Use

circa 1918, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of goop was circa 1918

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“Goop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goop. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.

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