Definitions

1. verb

to jump upward, to jump from one place to another, to move quickly and lightly, to cause to jump or move quickly

“She loved to hop around the garden on her birthday.”

2. noun

a small jump, a sudden movement upward or forward, a device for measuring the size of a hole by dropping a small object through it

“The rabbit made a funny hop over the fence.”

3. verb (transitive)

to dry or remove the hops from (a plant), to cause to jump or move quickly

“The farmer will hop the crop this weekend.”

4. noun (botany)

the flower clusters of the hop plant, used as a flavoring and preservative in beer

“The brewery used fresh hops to make their signature beer.”

5. noun (informal)

a hopscotch court

“The kids were playing hop in the park.”

6. verb (informal)

to hop on one foot, often as a form of entertainment

“The kids loved to hop on one foot and try to balance.”