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

Order the famous Caesar salad and bananas foster for dinner and a show — both are prepared tableside — and take a peek at the Mob Room, where made men used to do business. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 10 Sep. 2026

Here, a peek inside the busy studios where their visions come to life. — Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026

Verb

Tucked onto a sunny corner in Bed-Stuy, big windows and café seats line the sidewalk, and flowers peek out from every corner. — Samantha Rees, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026

The fans in Auburn, Alabama, came out, leaning from ramps and peeking from tents to catch a glimpse of their new administrations, each in their first SEC duel of the year. — Noah White, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026