hop meaning and definition

HOP noun

Definition of hop (noun)

1. the act of hopping; jumping upward or forward (especially on one foot)
2. 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
   • synonyms: hops
3. an informal dance where popular music is played
   • synonyms: record hop

HOP verb

Definition of hop (verb)

1. jump lightly
   • synonyms: hop-skip, skip
2. move quickly from one place to another
3. travel by means of an aircraft, bus, etc.
   • "She hopped a train to Chicago"; "He hopped rides all over the country"
4. traverse as if by a short airplane trip
   • "Hop the Pacific Ocean"
5. jump across
   • "He hopped the bush"
6. make a jump forward or upward