Steen

[ steyn ]

noun

1. Jan [yahn], 1626–79, Dutch painter.

Steen

¹

/ stɪən /

noun

1. (in South Africa) the white grape variety known elsewhere as Chenin Blanc
2. any of the white wines made from this grape

Steen

²

/ steɪn /

noun

1. SteenJan16261679MDutchARTS AND CRAFTS: painter Jan (jɑn). 1626–79, Dutch genre painter

Word History and Origins

Origin of Steen¹

Afrikaans

Example Sentences

“Hoefs told me he was extremely surprised by the allegations,” Steen wrote in a police report.

From Los Angeles Times

The Ohio Retirement for Teachers Association, a retiree watchdog group, says Steen and Fichtenbaum have been unfairly targeted.

From Seattle Times

The report released Tuesday by law firm Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton cites incidents of stalking, harassment, homophobia and other violations of employment regulations, based on more than 500 complaints from employees.

From Seattle Times

The report released Tuesday by law firm Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton outlines incidents of stalking, harassment, homophobia and other violations of employment regulations.

From Seattle Times

Maxine Steen, 34, who plays synths and guitar, felt an instant kinship with a hesitant hog named Max, proclaiming them both “so aloof.”

From New York Times