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
The two were laughing when they neared the gate; but the man’s expression settled into its habitual boredom as he followed the girl up the path and mounted the steps on to the stoep.
From The Stronger Influence by Young, F.E. Mills
The old gentleman was not on the stoep to see Esmé start on her walk.
From The Stronger Influence by Young, F.E. Mills
“I don’t know,” she answered shyly, and ran up the steps on to the stoep and entered the house through the drawing-room window.
From The Stronger Influence by Young, F.E. Mills
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