stoop

8 synonyms for stoop, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Verb — To bend the body forward and down.

Synonyms

Everyday swaps

Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.

bow

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

squat bend

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

bend down crouch condescend stoep stoup

Synonyms by Meaning

1. verb

To bend the body forward and down.

“He had to stoop to get through the low doorway.”

bend down crouch squat bow bend condescend

2. noun

A small staircase or platform leading up to a house entrance, especially in American row houses.

“Neighbours sat out on their stoops on warm summer evenings.”

stoep stoup

How to use stoop

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

stoop to conquer stoop down sit on the stoop

Etymology

From Old English stūpian ("to bow, bend"), a Germanic word related to Dutch stuipen and Old Norse stúpa, both meaning to bend forward.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “stoop” mean?

The word “stoop” means to bend the body forward and down. In plain terms, bending your body down, or (figuratively) lowering yourself to do something wrong; also, US English for the steps up to a front door.

How do you pronounce “stoop”?

“Stoop” is pronounced stoop (/stup/ in IPA).

How do you use “stoop” in a sentence?

Here is “stoop” used in a sentence: “He had to stoop to get through the low doorway.”

What is another word for “stoop”?

Words with a similar meaning to “stoop” include bend down, crouch and squat.

What part of speech is “stoop”?

Depending on how it is used, “stoop” can be a verb and a noun.

Where does the word “stoop” come from?

The word “stoop” comes from Old English. From Old English stūpian ("to bow, bend"), a Germanic word related to Dutch stuipen and Old Norse stúpa, both meaning to bend forward.

Is “stoop” a common word?

“Stoop” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “stoop” have?

“Stoop” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to bend the body forward and down.

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