Meaning of the word hoops in English

What does hoops mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

hoops

US /hups/
UK /hups/

Plural Noun

1.

a game of basketball

Example:
Let's go shoot some hoops at the park.
He loves playing hoops with his friends every weekend.
2.

large rings, typically made of metal or plastic, used for various purposes such as toys or parts of equipment

Example:
The children were playing with colorful plastic hoops.
She wore large golden hoops in her ears.