Meaning & use

scooper

noun·Everyday

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A tool or person used for scooping, lifting, or removing something, such as ice cream or pet waste.

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She used a metal scooper to serve ice cream at the birthday party.

The zookeeper carried a scooper to clean up after the elephants.

A note on using this word

Often appears in compound forms like "ice cream scooper" or "pooper scooper" to specify its exact use.

Words with a similar meaning

ladledipper

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