nounπShareThe staircase and landing or porch leading to the entrance of a residence."The old house had a wide, wooden stoop where the family gathered every evening. "architecturepropertybuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe threshold of a doorway, a doorstep."My grandmother sat on the stoop, waiting for me after school. "architecturepropertybuildingplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA stooping, bent position of the body."The old man walked with a stoop."bodypositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn accelerated descent in flight, as that for an attack."The falcon's stoop towards its prey was swift and deadly. "militaryactionbirdChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bend the upper part of the body forward and downward to a half-squatting position; crouch."He stooped to tie his shoe-laces."bodyactionpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo lower oneself; to demean or do something below one's status, standards, or morals."He wouldn't stoop to cheating, even if it meant failing the test. "moralcharacterattitudevaluehumanactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareOf a bird of prey: to swoop down on its prey."The hawk stooped, its sharp talons outstretched, and caught the mouse in mid-air. "animalbirdactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to incline downward; to slant."to stoop a cask of liquor"directionpositionactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to submit; to prostrate."The teacher's harsh words seemed to stoop the students into silence. "attitudeactioncharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo yield; to submit; to bend, as by compulsion; to assume a position of humility or subjection."Facing the angry teacher, the student stooped and apologized for his misbehavior. "attitudecharacteractionpositionmoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo descend from rank or dignity; to condescend."Even though she's a Harvard graduate, she doesn't stoop to correcting everyone's grammar. "attitudecharactermoralactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo degrade."The teacher felt her reputation was being stooped by the student's constant misbehavior. "moralcharacterattitudevalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA post or pillar, especially a gatepost or a support in a mine."The old wooden stoop supported the heavy gate at the entrance to the schoolyard. "architecturetechnicalbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA vessel for holding liquids; a flagon."The thirsty travelers shared water from a large stoop after their long journey. "utensildrinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
