hop

(noun, verb)

noun

1. the act of hopping; jumping upward or forward (especially on one foot)

Definition categories: act, jump, jumping

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

Similar word(s): hops

Definition categories: plant, vine

3. an informal dance where popular music is played

Definition categories: event, dance

verb

1. jump lightly

Similar word(s): skip

Definition categories: motion, bound, jump, leap, spring

2. move quickly from one place to another

Definition categories: motion, move

3. travel by means of an aircraft, bus, etc.

- She hopped a train to Chicago

- He hopped rides all over the country

Definition categories: motion, travel

4. traverse as if by a short airplane trip

- Hop the Pacific Ocean

Definition categories: motion, cover, cross, track, traverse

5. jump across

- He hopped the bush

Definition categories: motion, clear, top

6. make a jump forward or upward

Definition categories: motion, bound, jump, leap, spring

Sentences with hop as a verb:

- Sorry, can't chat. Got to hop.

- The sudden rush of customers had everyone in the shop hopping.

- I hopped a plane over here as soon as I heard the news.

- He was trying to hop a ride in an empty trailer headed north.

- He hopped a train to California.

- We were party-hopping all weekend.

- We had to island hop on the weekly seaplane to get to his hideaway.