Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
scoop
noun, verb
/skuːp/
Definition
A scoop is a deeply curved implement used for digging, lifting, or pouring. It can also refer to a news story published by a journalist before anyone else.
Examples
- She took a scoop of ice cream and put it in a bowl.
- The reporter got the scoop on the mayor’s scandal before anyone else.
Meaning
The act of gathering or moving something, especially in large quantities, or a piece of exclusive news.
Synonyms
- shovel
- spoon
- exclusive
- news
