Steen

American  

[stayn] / steɪn /

noun

1. Jan 1626–79, Dutch painter.

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Steen ¹ British  

/ 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

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Steen ² British  

/ steɪn /

noun

1. Jan (jɑn). 1626–79, Dutch genre painter

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Etymology

Origin of Steen

Afrikaans

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Example Sentences

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Steen

Bringing together paintings by Rembrandt, Jan Steen and others, an exhibit at the New York Historical uses paintings from the Dutch Golden Age to imagine life in the colony.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026

At the end, he was cultivating his garden, literally and figuratively, especially at Het Steen, the country house he purchased in 1635 for his retirement.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026

While preparing for a project about 15 years ago, Morvan met his current partner, Tessa van der Steen, who is Dutch and works as a health and fitness coach and alternative medicine practitioner.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 30, 2026

Van der Steen, however, is the love of his life.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 30, 2026

Defensive tackle Billy Steen clawed into him Brst and Payne came from the outside linebacker position and dove into him at full speed.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger

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