peeper

1 of 2

noun (1)

peep·​er ˈpē-pər 

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Every year, roughly 10 million leaf-peepers visit the region to enjoy the beauty of fall. —Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025

Fall is ideal for leaf-peepers, and winter, of course, draws out the skiers and snowboarders. —Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025

At one point, Paul improvises a blowtorch and singes Carey’s face, leaving his peepers hairless. —Justin Chang, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2025

Unlike humans, apple snails can regrow their peepers if they are injured or amputated. —Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 6 Aug. 2025

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

Phrases Containing peeper

• leaf peeper
• spring peeper

Rhymes for peeper

• beeper
• cheaper
• creeper
• deeper
• keeper
• reaper
• sleeper
• steeper
• sweeper
• beekeeper
• bookkeeper
• doorkeeper

Kids Definition

peeper

1 of 2 noun

peep·​er ˈpē-pər 

: any of various tree frogs that peep

especially : spring peeper

peeper

2 of 2 noun

1

: one that peeps

especially : peeping tom

2

: eye entry 1 sense 1

Medical Definition

peeper

noun

peep·​er ˈpē-pər 

: voyeur