hookup

noun

hook·​up ˈhu̇k-ˌəp 

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

Synonyms of hookup

• partnership
• relationship
• association
• collaboration
• connection
• affiliation
• cooperation

Examples of hookup in a Sentence

The interview will be broadcast through a satellite hookup.

The cabin has electric and water hookups.

Recent Examples on the Web

As in previous seasons (set in Hawaii, Sicily and Thailand), comedy will be fueled by cultural friction involving demanding American guests and stubborn French hotel staff, but there will also be some sexy hookups between guests and workers, according to sources. —Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 28 May 2026

For wireless hookups, the laptops offer Wi-Fi 7 and available 5G WWAN. —Charles Jefferies, PC Magazine, 28 May 2026

The show’s storylines have largely revolved around drunken fights, messy breakups, hookups and cheating allegations while occasionally weaving in more serious conversations about race, mental health and fractured childhoods. —Pilar Melendez, NBC news, 27 May 2026

Five Guys was the name of my last hookup. —Brian Moylan, Vulture, 20 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for hookup

• backup
• blowup
• breakup
• buildup
• checkup
• cleanup
• holdup
• lineup
• lockup
• makeup
• markup
• pickup

Kids Definition

hookup

noun

hook·​up ˈhu̇k-ˌəp 

1

: connection sense 2, alliance

2

a

: an arrangement (as of circuits) used for a specific purpose (as in radio)

b

: the diagram of such an arrangement

3

: an arrangement of mechanical parts