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hops

[hɒps]

hops Definition

  • 1the dried ripe flowers of the hop plant, used in brewing to give a bitter flavor and as a mild sedative
  • 2a twining climbing plant native to Eurasia, cultivated for its flowers

Using hops: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hops" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The beer has a strong hops flavor.

  • Example

    Hops are an essential ingredient in beer making.

  • Example

    The hops used in this beer come from Germany.

hops Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for hops

Phrases with hops

  • to start doing something quickly and with energy

    Example

    We need to hop to it if we want to finish this project on time.

  • to join a popular trend or activity

    Example

    After the success of the first movie, many other studios hopped on the bandwagon and started making similar films.

  • hop, skip, and a jump

    a short distance

    Example

    The store is just a hop, skip, and a jump away from here.

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Summary: hops in Brief

'Hops' [hɒps] refers to the dried ripe flowers of the hop plant, which are used in brewing to give beer its bitter flavor and as a mild sedative. The hop plant is a twining climbing plant native to Eurasia that is cultivated for its flowers. 'Hops' is also used in phrases like 'hop to it,' meaning to start doing something quickly and with energy, and 'hop on the bandwagon,' meaning to join a popular trend or activity.