[stoh-uh] 
[stoh-ahy] , sto⋅ae [stoh-ee] . | Greek Architecture. a portico, usually a detached portico of considerable length, that is used as a promenade or meeting place. |
| sto·a (stō'ə) n. pl. sto·as or sto·ae (stō'ē') An ancient Greek covered walk or colonnade, usually having columns on one side and a wall on the other. [Greek, porch; see stā- in Indo-European roots.] |