Hops — synonyms, definition

1. hops (Noun)

2 synonyms

hop record hop*

3 definitions

hops (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.

hops (Noun) — The act of hopping; jumping upward or forward (especially on one foot).

hops (Noun) — An informal dance where popular music is played.

4 types of

dances jumpings jumps vine

9 types

American hop European hop Humulus americanus Humulus japonicus Humulus lupulus Japanese hop bine common hop common hops

2 parts of

Humulus genus Humulus

2. hops (Verb)

2 synonyms

hop-skips skips

6 definitions

hops (Verb) — Jump lightly.

hops (Verb) — Move quickly from one place to another.

hops (Verb) — Travel by means of an aircraft, bus, etc.. ex. "She hopped a train to Chicago" ex. "He hopped rides all over the country"

hops (Verb) — Traverse as if by a short aeroplane trip. ex. "Hop the Pacific Ocean"

hops (Verb) — Jump across. ex. "He hopped the bush"

hops (Verb) — Make a jump forward or upward.

17 types of

bounds clears covers crosses cuts across cuts through gets across gets over jumps leaps moves passes over springs tops tracks travels traverses

1 see also

hop on