glimpsed; glimpsing
: to get a brief look at
glimpsed him as he sped by in his car
1
: to look briefly
glimpsed at the letter and then threw it aside
2
archaic
: glimmer
glimpser
noun
1
: a fleeting view or look
caught only a glimpse of the mugger
2
archaic
: glimmer
Examples of glimpse in a Sentence
Verb
We glimpsed him through the window as his car sped past.
just glimpsed at the photo then turned his attention elsewhere
Noun
We caught a glimpse of him through the window as his car sped past.
I only got a glimpse of him as we drove by.
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Eve Batey, Vanity Fair, 6 June 2026
Scary Movie released in theaters on Friday, treating fans after a long hiatus to classically raunchy, Wayans-style send-ups of films like Get Out, Sinners, and M3GAN, all of which were glimpsed in teasers and trailers leading up to the premiere.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 6 June 2026
Dan Duggan, New York Times, 16 June 2026
In College Hill, 18th and 19th-century homes line the streets, offering a glimpse into the city’s historic past.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026
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Verb
Saturday, June 6 began early for onlookers, fans, and reporters, all of whom assembled at the crack of dawn in hopes of glimpsing the couple and their wedding party.
—Eve Batey, Vanity Fair, 6 June 2026
Scary Movie released in theaters on Friday, treating fans after a long hiatus to classically raunchy, Wayans-style send-ups of films like Get Out, Sinners, and M3GAN, all of which were glimpsed in teasers and trailers leading up to the premiere.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 6 June 2026
Noun
The spring offseason program provided a glimpse at the roster pecking order.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 16 June 2026
In College Hill, 18th and 19th-century homes line the streets, offering a glimpse into the city’s historic past.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026
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“Glimpse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glimpse. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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glimpse
1 of 2 verb
glimpsed; glimpsing
: to take a brief look : see momentarily or incompletely
glimpsed the deer running
glimpser
noun
glimpse
2 of 2 noun
: a short hurried view
catch a glimpse of something rushing by
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