scoop

noun

ˈsküp 

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

: beat sense 5b

5

or scoop neck : a rounded and usually low-cut neckline on a woman's garment

scoopful

ˈsküp-ˌfu̇l 

noun

Synonyms of scoop

• spoon

Examples of scoop in a Sentence

a backhoe with a large scoop

The story turned out to be the political scoop of the year.

She always knows the scoop.

Here's the scoop on how to clean leather.

Recent Examples on the Web

This will be a way for the Vogue Business community to synthesize and reflect on the latest headlines and get a little inside scoop every Friday. —Elektra Kotsoni, Vogue, 5 June 2026

The boho-style minidress featured a scoop neckline with cap sleeves and a plunging lace bodice held together by a thin drawstring. —Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 5 June 2026

Glamour contributor Brigitt Earley, who tested a similar scoop-neck style from the brand, praised the soft fabric and comfortable fit. —Malia Griggs, Glamour, 4 June 2026

The dress included an A-line skirt with a scoop back as well. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 4 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English scope, from Middle Dutch schope; akin to Old High German skepfen to shape — more at shape

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing scoop

• scoop up
• the inside scoop
• the scoop

Rhymes for scoop

• coop
• coupe
• croup
• droop
• drupe
• dupe
• group
• hoop
• loop
• lupe
• oop
• poop

Kids Definition

scoop

1 of 2 noun

ˈsküp 

1

a

: a large shovel (as for shoveling coal)

b

: a tool or utensil shaped like a shovel for digging into a soft substance and lifting out a portion

c

: a round utensil with a handle for dipping out soft food (as ice cream)

d

: a small tool for cutting or gouging

2

: an act or the action of scooping : a motion made with or as if with a scoop

3

a

: the amount held by a scoop

a scoop of ice cream

b

: a hole made by scooping

4

a

: information of immediate interest

what's the scoop

b

: the reporting of a news story ahead of competitors

scoopful

-ˌfu̇l 

noun

scoop

2 of 2 verb

1

: to take out or up with or as if with a scoop

2

: to make hollow

3

: to report a news story ahead of

scooper noun

Medical Definition

scoop

noun

ˈsküp 

: a spoon-shaped surgical instrument used in extracting various materials (as pus or foreign bodies)