peeper

1 of 2

noun (1)

peep·​er ˈpē-pər How to pronounce peeper (audio)
1
: one that peeps
specifically : voyeur
2
: eye

peeper

2 of 2

noun (2)

1
: one that makes a peeping sound
2
: any of various tree frogs that peep shrilly
especially : spring peeper

Examples of peeper in a Sentence

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Noun
Humans have serviceable vision for the purposes of navigating during the day, spotting friend and foe in the distance, and reading online articles; as such, our peepers comprise around 0.003 percent of our total mass as adults. Max Bennett, Discover Magazine, 23 Feb. 2024 The more obvious one, given those titular peepers, is that Mizu had a white father, rendering her an impure monster to her countrymen. Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 9 Nov. 2023 These sunnies also have side shields, further protecting your peepers from harm. Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 27 July 2023 Chances are good that whatever color their peepers were at birth won't last. Parents Editors, Parents, 7 June 2023 The Watcher is still watching, but series stars Naomi Watts and Bobby Cannavale still have no idea whose peepers are on them. Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 20 Apr. 2023 That goes, naturally, for the eponymous siblings themselves, indistinguishable in giant peepers, squat proportions, and matching getups from their video-game counterparts. A.a. Dowd, Chron, 4 Apr. 2023 Serious leaf-peepers visit in October to see the maples, alder, and birch blazing in full technicolor glory. Sarah Rose, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2023 Her tired peepers will feel refreshed and rejuvenated in a few minute's time. Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 17 Feb. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1607, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

circa 1586, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of peeper was circa 1586

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Cite this Entry

“Peeper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peeper. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

peeper

1 of 2 noun
peep·​er ˈpē-pər How to pronounce peeper (audio)
: any of various tree frogs that peep
especially : spring peeper

peeper

2 of 2 noun
1
: one that peeps
especially : peeping tom
2

Medical Definition

peeper

noun
peep·​er ˈpē-pər How to pronounce peeper (audio)
: voyeur

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