“Stoops” or “Stoup” or “Stupes”—Which to use?

“Stoops” or “Stoup” or “Stupes”

Overview

stoops / stoup / stupes 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

stoops: (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.

stupes: NA

Pronunciation

stoops: s·t·UW·p·s

stoup: s·t·UW·p

stupes: NA

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Examples in Context

Examples of “stoops”

Oliver Goldsmith – She Stoops to Conquer
…in his 1773 play, She Stoops to Conquer or, The Mistakes…
…The Rivals, Everyman, and She Stoops to Conquer.
…Good-Natur'd Man 1768 and She Stoops to Conquer 1773.
…of Oliver Goldsmith's comedy She Stoops to Conquer at the Covent…

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 “stupes”

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