Synonyms of peek

peek 1 of 2

noun

as in glimpse

an instance of looking especially briefly

took a peek at her Christmas gift hidden in the closet

Synonyms & Similar Words

• glimpse
• glance
• look
• peep
• stare
• view
• gander
• gaze
• sight
• glare
• eye
• cast
• regard
• gape
• leer
• ogle
• side-glance
• squint
• squinny
• coup d'oeil

peek

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verb

ˈpēk 

as in to glance

to take a quick or hasty look

peek out the window and see if it's raining

Synonyms & Similar Words

• glance
• glimpse
• browse
• peep
• skim
• dip
• scan
• glint
• squint
• peruse
• look over
• keek
• rake
• blink

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• examine
• stare
• gaze
• study
• view
• survey
• question
• overlook
• oversee
• pry
• peer
• gawk
• ogle
• rubberneck
• leer
• goggle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of peek

Noun

Styles quickly zipped up his black trousers, but not before eagle-eyed fans caught a peek. — Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 8 July 2026

Dedicated fans, known as Swifties, breathlessly waited outside the venue for a peek at Swift or other stars. — Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 8 July 2026

Verb

The pool is great—high up and peeking out through the treeline for a glimpse of the ocean. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026

The late-morning sun peeked through a gauzy veil of fog, bright laughter echoing over the giddy whisper of tulle as the brides posed for pictures outside the Santa Barbara County Courthouse. — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026