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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The partner, Herman Steen, is a shipping expert with almost 25 years of experience.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2026
Wait for the young players, led by freshman linebacker Aydan Steen, to come on strong late in season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
“Fab is the most loving partner and father I could ever imagine,” Van der Steen writes over email.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 30, 2026
Besides Rembrandt, the 27 artists include Vermeer and Frans Hals; Jan Lievens, Rembrandt’s contemporary and friend; Gerard Dou, one of his students; as well as Gabriel Metsu and Jan Steen.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 24, 2026
Billy Steen, who bore no resemblance whatever to a football player but had become one through sheer will, fighting off an offensive lineman four inches taller and fifty pounds heavier to sack the quarterback.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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