Meaning & use
scoop
A spoon-shaped tool used for lifting, serving, or measuring loose or soft substances.
See it in a sentence
She used a large scoop to serve ice cream into each bowl.
The bag of flour came with a small plastic scoop tucked inside.
A note on using this word
In journalism, "a scoop" means an exclusive news story published before any competing outlet reports it.
Words with a similar meaning
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Another way to use it
2. noun
An exclusive news story reported by one journalist or outlet before any competitor.
The local paper landed a scoop when it broke the mayor's resignation first.
3. verb
To lift or gather something with a sweeping, curved motion, often using a spoon or the hands.
He scooped the fallen leaves into a large bag before the wind scattered them again.
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