Definition

A tool or person that is used to lift or move something, usually in a scooping motion.

Example

She used a scooper to serve the ice cream into bowls.

Conversation

Do you think we need a new scooper for the ice cream?

Yeah, the old one is pretty worn out.

I saw a really cool scooper at the store yesterday.

Let's get it! It would make serving ice cream so much easier.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Scooper → The word is formed from "scoop" (of uncertain origin, possibly imitative of the action of scooping) and "-er" (meaning a person who performs an action). A scooper is a person or tool that performs the action of scooping.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'scoops' something up — the '-er' indicates that this person is doing the scooping.

Visually Confused Words