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Steen

American  
[steyn] / steɪn /

noun

  1. Jan 1626–79, Dutch painter.


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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Steen 2 British  
/ steɪn /

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of Steen

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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

Ch Supt Sue Steen said: "We are urging everyone to remain calm and to act responsibly. Violence and disorder will only place people at greater risk".

From BBC • Jun. 9, 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

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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