peephole

noun

peep·​hole ˈpēp-ˌhōl How to pronounce peephole (audio)
: a hole or crevice to peep through

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Request to see their badge or ID through a window or peephole. Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 17 Nov. 2025 But that peephole field of vision was nothing compared to what Cernan now had. Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 11 Nov. 2025 The man looked out his peephole and saw Gieske and heard the noise of someone shaking a lighter fluid can. Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2025 The removable panel has a 4-inch 1080p color screen that displays a live stream from the camera, which is ideal for doors without peepholes. PC Magazine, 26 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for peephole

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1570, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of peephole was circa 1570

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“Peephole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peephole. Accessed 25 Nov. 2025.

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peephole

noun
peep·​hole ˈpēp-ˌhōl How to pronounce peephole (audio)
: a hole or crack to peep through

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