“Stoop” or “Stoup” or “Stupe”—Which to use?

“Stoop” or “Stoup” or “Stupe”

Overview

stoop / stoup / stupe are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

stoop: (noun) an inclination of the top half of the body forward and downward. (noun) small porch or set of steps at the front entrance of a house. (verb) descend swiftly, as if on prey. (verb) sag, bend, bend over or down. (verb) carry oneself, often habitually, with head, shoulders, and upper back bent forward.

stoup: (noun) an archaic drinking vessel. (noun) basin for holy water.

stupe: NA

Pronunciation

stoop: s·t·UW·p

stoup: s·t·UW·p

stupe: NA

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Examples in Context

Examples of “stoop”

…she was sitting on the stoop of a New York City…
A curvilinear stair or "stoop" conforms to the space available…
…newspaper being dropped onto the stoop are the only times that…

Examples of “stoup”

There is however a stoup carved from Kersanton stone, this…
…the nineteenth century restoration, a stoup and a few other older…
Also, probably a stoup for holy water.
…a white marble holy water stoup, probable work of the 17th

Examples of “stupe”

Steamboat Stupe (Captains Outrageous)

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