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hooper

American  
[hoo-per, hoop-er] / ˈhu pər, ˈhʊp ər /

noun

  1. a person who makes or puts hoops on barrels, tubs, etc.; a cooper.


hooper British  
/ ˈhuːpə /

noun

  1. a rare word for cooper

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Etymology

Origin of hooper

1375–1425; late Middle English. See hoop, -er 1

Example Sentences

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Nevertheless, management is seeking to improve the business, upgrading cost savings targets and reducing rolling medium-term capital expenditure targets, Hooper says.

From The Wall Street Journal

The environment remains tough for the German chemical giant, with most divisions struggling, Hooper says.

From The Wall Street Journal

“The guidance confirms that low cycle conditions will persist for at least the first part of the year, consistent with much of the rest of the sector,” Hooper says.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Swiss chemical company continues to improve the business, with an 18% adjusted Ebitda margin target for 2026 that is around 20 basis points above consensus estimates, Hooper writes.

From The Wall Street Journal

In fact, she loved it so much that she dressed as Richard Dreyfuss’ Hooper for Halloween.

From Los Angeles Times