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

Mountain towns and state parks along the Front Range are preparing for one of the busiest seasons of the year, when leaf-peepers arrive to bask in the glory of golden aspen trees. — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 3 Sep. 2026

The good news is there are some easy ways to keep your peepers protected. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 22 July 2026

Klassen’s distinctive peepers appear everywhere, including, once or twice, in the pages of this magazine. — Casey Cep, New Yorker, 7 July 2026

A couple of models had pink or orange bands of color applied across their eyes and nose, or white scribbly lines were visible around their peepers. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 30 June 2026

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