hooper

American  

[hoo-per, hoop-er] / ˈhu pər, ˈhʊp ər /

noun

1. a person who makes or puts hoops on barrels, tubs, etc.; a cooper.

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hooper British  

/ ˈhuːpə /

noun

1. a rare word for cooper

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Etymology

Origin of hooper

1375–1425; late Middle English. See hoop, -er ¹

Example Sentences

Batson grew up playing sports in Birmingham, Ala. “I was a big hooper back in middle school — averaged around 35 points per game,” he says.

From Los Angeles Times

The Brighton player went down holding his head, but referee Simon Hooper did not believe there was contact.

From BBC

We see Hooper and Joyce get engaged and the older crew of teens talk about their lives in university and in their careers.

From BBC

Maye, the fourth of four brothers, was a multisport sensation and serious basketball hooper who New England took with the third pick overall.

From The Wall Street Journal

Kristina Hooper, chief market strategist with investment firm Man Group, favors European equities.

From Barron's