stoa

American  

[stoh-uh] / ˈstoʊ ə /

noun

plural

stoas, stoai, stoae

1. Greek Architecture. a portico, usually a detached portico of considerable length, that is used as a promenade or meeting place.

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stoa British  

/ ˈstəʊə /

noun

1. a covered walk that has a colonnade on one or both sides, esp as used in ancient Greece

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Etymology

Origin of stoa

First recorded in 1595–1605, stoa is from the Greek word stoá

Example Sentences

The Stoics were so named because Zeno instructed his students in the stoa poikile, or “painted porch” in the Athenian agora.

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023

The word "basilica" is a Latinized form of the Greek adjective βασιλική, "royal," and some feminine substantive, such as domus, or stoa, must be understood with it.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 3 "Banks" to "Bassoon" by Various

The Poecile was a portico; portico in Greek is stoa, hence the name of Stoic.

From Initiation into Philosophy by Faguet, Émile

Clap her aboard to morrow night, and stoa her, And all's made up againe.

From The Two Noble Kinsmen by Shakespeare (spurious and doubtful works)

Finally, immediately to the north of this western stoa there is an extensive house of Roman times also connected with baths.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 5 "Arculf" to "Armour, Philip" by Various

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