stoop (Meaning)

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stoop (n)

an inclination of the top half of the body forward and downward

basin for holy water

small porch or set of steps at the front entrance of a house

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stoop (v)

bend one's back forward from the waist on down

debase oneself morally, act in an undignified, unworthy, or dishonorable way

descend swiftly, as if on prey

sag, bend, bend over or down

carry oneself, often habitually, with head, shoulders, and upper back bent forward

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stoop Sentence Examples

  1. The elderly man sat on the stoop, basking in the warm afternoon sun.
  2. The stately brownstone had a wide stoop adorned with intricate wrought-iron railings.
  3. The çocuklar played noisily on the stoop, their laughter echoing through the alley.
  4. We took a break from our walk and sat on the stoop of a corner store.
  5. The detective crouched on the stoop, observing the house across the street.
  6. The cat curled up on the stoop, its purring lulling me to sleep.
  7. The stoop was the perfect spot to watch the world go by.
  8. The porch steps had been replaced with a modern stoop, creating a contemporary look.
  9. The couple kissed on the stoop, their love evident in their every gesture.
  10. The stoop was a gathering place for neighbors to chat and catch up.

FAQs About the word stoop

an inclination of the top half of the body forward and downward, basin for holy water, small porch or set of steps at the front entrance of a house, bend one's

disgrace, humble, shame, deign, lower, condescend,humiliate, debase, degrade, discredit

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The elderly man sat on the stoop, basking in the warm afternoon sun.

The stately brownstone had a wide stoop adorned with intricate wrought-iron railings.

The çocuklar played noisily on the stoop, their laughter echoing through the alley.

We took a break from our walk and sat on the stoop of a corner store.