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
The leaf-peepers have become so overwhelming that Alex Bonson, an artist in Burlington, started making collectibles inspired by the flood of tourists. Kailey Schuyler, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025 Leaf-peepers wanting to see peak fall colors will be in luck in some northern states. Saleen Martin, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025 Every autumn, avid leaf-peepers make annual pilgrimages to forests, mountains, and even deserts to view this awesome display on hikes and scenic drives. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2025 Golden aspens and glowing cottonwoods will soon take over Arizona's high country, drawing hikers and leaf-peepers to the mountains. Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for peeper

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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“Peeper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peeper. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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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