peephole

noun

peep·​hole ˈpēp-ˌhōl 

: a hole or crevice to peep through

Examples of peephole in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

All rooms are wheelchair accessible with 36-inch wide interior doors; lowered peepholes, closet rods, and shelving; and ADA-compliant transfer or roll-in showers. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026

In 2008, a stalker had been following Andrews and secretly filming her through hotel room peepholes. — Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026

The next day, Tekin looked through the peephole of her cell door and saw guards dragging out a corpse. — Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026

Of course, the camera is suitable for any door with a compatible peephole, not just for apartments. — David Phelan, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1570, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for peephole

• bankroll
• bedroll
• borehole
• cajole
• catchpole
• charcoal
• condole
• control
• dipole
• downhole
• enroll
• extol

Kids Definition

peephole

noun

peep·​hole ˈpēp-ˌhōl 

: a hole or crack to peep through