stoep

/ stʊp /

noun

1. a veranda

Word History and Origins

Origin of stoep¹

Afrikaans from Dutch

Example Sentences

The racist snub prompted his fascination to see more, to venture past the threshold of the stoep.

From The Guardian

As I stood there on the stoep, however, my mind was in utter confusion.

From Literature

Men were standing about the regimental headquarters, some were scurrying, many were sitting upon the stoep facing the town.

From Project Gutenberg

He despatched the coloured boy, who stood grinning on the stoep, to assist with the baggage, and put a hand in Esmé’s arm and drew her into the house.

From Project Gutenberg

Trooper Gressex, who was leaning against the stoep, holding his own horse and Parton’s, saluted as his officer came forth, and answered the formal “Good morning, Gressex,” with an equally formal “Good morning, sir.”

From Project Gutenberg