stoep
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of stoep
Afrikaans from Dutch
Example Sentences
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Though they had been there since I came out to the stoep, I hadn’t been conscious of their presence till now.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
As I stood there on the stoep, however, my mind was in utter confusion.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
With the finish of dinner Esmé walked out on to the stoep with the purpose of going for a stroll before bedtime.
From The Stronger Influence by Young, F.E. Mills
On the morning of their first walk together he came out on to the stoep, stick in hand, ready to start, and found Esmé waiting for him.
From The Stronger Influence by Young, F.E. Mills
The people on the stoep who witnessed these things, wondered, and spoke of their wonder to one another.
From The Stronger Influence by Young, F.E. Mills
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