Stoop (Noun)

Meaning ¹

An inclination of the top half of the body forward and downward.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Hypernyms

• Inclining

Related Words

• Stoop (verb)

Meaning ²

Basin for holy water.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

• Stoup

Hypernyms

• Basin

Meaning ³

Small porch or set of steps at the front entrance of a house.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

• The stoop creaked under her weight as she stepped up to the front door.
• The small stoop was barely large enough for two people to stand on.
• The stoop was decorated with a wreath and a few potted plants to make it more welcoming.
• She swept the leaves off the stoop before opening the front door.
• The neighbors would often gather on the stoop to chat on warm summer evenings.

Synonyms

• Stoep