Scooped

Scooped is the past tense and past participle of the verb scoop. It describes the action of lifting, collecting, or removing material with a scoop or scoop-like implement, and it can be used in a broad range of contexts. As an adjective, scooped can describe something hollowed out or cut away, such as a scooped-out pumpkin or melon.

In everyday language, scooped is commonly used to describe food preparation or serving. For example, ice cream can be described as scooped into bowls, and fruit or vegetables can be scooped out to remove their interiors. The term often implies using a tool with a bowl-like shape or a similar curved edge, though it is also used more loosely to indicate any act of gathering or removing a portion quickly.

In journalism, scoop has a related but distinct use. To scoop a story means to obtain and publish exclusive information ahead of rivals, while the scoop refers to the exclusive report itself. This usage emphasizes timeliness and novelty rather than the physical act of scooping.

Etymology and usage notes: scooped derives from the noun scoop, the instrument used to lift or remove material. The verb sense to scoop up or scoop out is a metaphorical extension of that physical action and is widespread across disciplines, including cuisine, publishing, and general description of prepared or hollowed items.