Steen
Americannoun
noun
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(in South Africa) the white grape variety known elsewhere as Chenin Blanc
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any of the white wines made from this grape
noun
Etymology
Origin of Steen
Afrikaans
Example Sentences
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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
Dennis van der Steen, from the Netherlands, was heading home to Amsterdam to spend New Year's Eve with his family and friends.
From BBC • Dec. 30, 2025
“Hoefs told me he was extremely surprised by the allegations,” Steen wrote in a police report.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 31, 2024
The attorney general accuses Steen and Fichtenbaum of ”backdoor ties” to QED.
From Seattle Times • May 24, 2024
He yelled at Steve Womack and Billy Steen for not being able to tackle anyone.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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