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

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 • Dec. 29, 2025

Granted, a coach moving from a mid-major to a major conference is like a college hooper jumping to the NBA.

From Seattle Times • May 20, 2024

It’s a move Garrett - a part-time hooper during the offseason - toyed with for years during practice before finally feeling comfortable enough to unleash it during a game.

From Washington Times • Sep. 17, 2023

Inside the Schroder home, whenever Junior makes a shot on his mini-hoop, he extends his arm and shows the badge — “Freeze! Miami Vice” being passed from one generation of hooper to his son.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2023

Its colour is almost similar to that of the hooper, and the two are often mistaken for each other.

From The Young Voyageurs Boy Hunters in the North by Harvey, William