peephole

noun

peep·​hole ˈpēp-ˌhōl 

: a hole or crevice to peep through

Examples of peephole in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This isn’t an ancient 720p peephole cam with muddy picture quality. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026

The new gadget moved the chime and the peephole to the pocket (and gave users another reason to stay glued to their phones). — Longreads, 15 Sep. 2026

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

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