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oop

9.5
No longer produced or sold, for example books
  • adjective
translation icon : descatalogado
  • This book is oop and hard to find.

Examples

  • Collectors often search for rare books that are oop and difficult to locate.

  • I was disappointed to learn that the movie is now oop and not sold anywhere.

  • The album has been oop for years, making it hard to find a copy.

  • I discovered that my favorite album is oop.

  • The limited edition comic book is now oop, making it a sought-after item for collectors.

  • Many fans were upset to find out that the classic novel is oop and unavailable in bookstores.

  • After years of popularity, the CD has gone oop, leaving devoted listeners scrambling for copies.

Synonyms

obsolete
vsoop
93 5.8

No longer used or made because something newer replaces it

describes items not produced or sold, focusing on availability not relevance
out of print
vsoop
13 3.7

No longer sold by the publisher

is broader, applying to items no longer produced or sold beyond publisher supply
discontinued
vsoop
4.2

No longer made or offered

refers specifically to stopping production rather than being simply out of use

Antonyms

235 1.0

The state of being published in printed books or magazines

How Available

ubiquitous
51 9.0
available
2.3
scarce
103 4.8
oop
9.5
unobtainable
7 6.1

Surface Forms

oop positive

Etymology

Oop comes from the phrase out of print, shortened to the letters O-O-P. It means a book or album is 'no longer being produced or sold', so you cannot find new copies in shops.