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

Serious leaf-peepers visit in September and October to see the trees blazing in full Technicolor glory, while spring brings gorgeous flowers. — Sarah Rose, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2026

But a man in Scotland came up with an eye-popping plan to try to pamper his pooped peepers. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 22 June 2026

Much of the products are focused on the eyes, a continuation of his runway makeup that also plays up peepers, such as heavy lashes or exaggerated cat eyes. — Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026

Similar to how goggles protect your peepers from chlorine (and the burning feeling that can follow after opening your eyes in a swimming pool), goggles work very well to combat onion tears, Hale says. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 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