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HOPS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Hops.

Hops - as a noun

Twining perennials having cordate leaves and flowers arranged in conelike spikes; the dried flowers of this plant are used in brewing to add the characteristic bitter taste to beer

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hop8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
vine7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Hops - as a verb

To jump a short distance.

To jump on one foot.

To be in state of energetic activity.

Example: "Sorry, can't chat. got to hop."

To suddenly take a mode of transportation that one does not drive oneself, often surreptitiously.

Example: "He hopped a train to california."

To jump onto, or over

(usually in combination) to move frequently from one place or situation to another similar one.

Example: "We had to island hop on the weekly seaplane to get to his hideaway."

To walk lame; to limp.

To dance.

To impregnate with hops, especially to add hops as a flavouring agent during the production of beer

To gather hops.

Example Sentences

"The farmer grows hops in his backyard."
"Craft breweries use hops to give beer its distinctive flavor."
"The beer recipe calls for three different types of hops."
"The scent of fresh hops filled the air at the brewery."
"She added a pinch of dried hops to the boiling water for a relaxing herbal tea."
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Word Game Points

Is HOPS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hops is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HOPS has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is HOPS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hops is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HOPS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is HOPS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hops is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HOPS has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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