hookup

noun

hook·up | \ˈhu̇k-ˌəp

Definition of hookup

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : a state of cooperation or alliance

2 : an assemblage (as of circuits) used for a specific purpose (such as radio transmission) also : the plan of such an assemblage

3 : an arrangement of mechanical parts also : connection a campsite with electric, water, and sewer hookups

4 : an act or an instance of hooking up especially : a casual sexual encounter

hook up

verb

Definition of hook up (Entry 2 of 2)

intransitive verb

: to become associated especially in a working, social, or sexual relationship

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Examples of hookup in a Sentence

Noun

The interview will be broadcast through a satellite hookup. The cabin has electric and water hookups.

Verb

how that odd couple ever hooked up we'll never know

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

The idealistic, younger Helen’s altruistic love for the Basts yields a home-wrecking pity hookup. — Kat Stoeffel, The Cut, "Howards End Is the Anti–Handmaid’s Tale," 17 May 2018 Dryers with this feature may require a water hookup, like to your washer inlet hose. — The Good Housekeeping Institute, Good Housekeeping, "Dryer Terms," 8 Sep. 2011 Women were found to orgasm 32 percent as often as men in first time hookups and 72 percent as often in relationships. — Laurie Mintz, Philly.com, "The orgasm gap explained: Why she's just not as into it," 18 May 2018 Vivian might want something more than no-strings hookups. — Bill Holderman, New York Times, "Review: In ‘Book Club,’ Women, Wine and the Pursuit of More," 16 May 2018 The garage will be built with valet services, electric car hookups and a lit tower clock — adding to the city's small-town Main Street feel. — Lily Altavena, azcentral, "Parks, roads and more: 7 projects on the horizon for Gilbert taxpayers," 10 May 2018 On stage, Zuckerberg stressed that Dating focuses on finding meaningful relationships rather than hookups. — Louise Matsakis, WIRED, "Facebook Dating Looks a Lot Like Hinge," 3 May 2018 Accompanied by some static, the voice of Cole Pearn, Martin Truex Jr.’s crew chief, popped across their radio hookup in the final stage of the Toyota/Save Mart 350 last month at Sonoma Raceway. — Mike Hembree, USA TODAY, "How radio communication provided a winning tool and changed the course of NASCAR racing," 9 July 2018 Brassaï captured both high and low society: beautiful couples and couture shows as well as the grittier side of Parisian nightlife, including hookups in bars and moments in brothels. — Sarah Spellings, The Cut, "The Photographer Who Captured 1930s Paris Nightlife," 10 May 2018

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