Meaning of the word stoop in English

What does stoop mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

stoop

US /stuːp/
UK /stuːp/

Verb

1.

to bend the top half of the body forward and down:

Example:
The doorway was so low that we had to stoop to go through it.

Noun

1.

a raised flat area in front of the door of a house, with steps leading up to it:

Example:
She got home to find the kids sitting on the stoop waiting for her.
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