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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New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
As part of the Brownsville Historical Association's exhibits, guests can step back in time to glimpse the city's style and decor during the early 19th century.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Over the years, the guitarist has shared several glimpses of their father-daughter relationship on social media.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
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Verb
For blackwater divers, who dive into offshore waters at night, the migration offers an opportunity to glimpse tiny animals.
—New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
As part of the Brownsville Historical Association's exhibits, guests can step back in time to glimpse the city's style and decor during the early 19th century.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
Noun
Ready to catch a glimpse of the commercial spaceflight company's Falcon 9 rocket soaring over Arizona after launching from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in Southern California?
—Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Over the years, the guitarist has shared several glimpses of their father-daughter relationship on social media.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
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“Glimpse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glimpse. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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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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