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noun

Definition of peep

as in peek

an instance of looking especially briefly stole a peep at our neighbor's new pool

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verb

ˈpēp

as in to chirp

to make a short sharp sound like a small bird the baby peeps and burbles when her mother picks her up

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Noun

Don’t come running the instant your baby makes a peep during the night. — Heather Gowen Walsh, Parents, 13 Aug. 2026 All of this isn’t just Hollywood patting itself on the back, by the way, a self-congratulation that doesn’t make a peep outside the echo chamber/Peacock Theater. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 9 Aug. 2026

Verb

Scenic drives, hiking trails, and charming mountain towns make this vast region one of the country's premier leaf-peeping destinations. — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 In her solarium, a cardboard box trembled with teenage chicks, peeping under a heat lamp. — Kyle Hopkins, ProPublica, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for peep

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Noun

As the sun dips below the horizon, a fleet of onlookers on jet skis and boats idle on the water to catch a peek of the vivacious scene.

— Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Like a hiding fox squirrel, Kontras flattened himself against the trunk of the pine, moving only his head enough to peek glances at the grazing whitetail.

— Jeff Murray, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of peek

Verb

Palm trees abound; a perpetual breeze and a soundtrack of chirping birds complement the luscious grounds.

— Baz Dreisinger, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Even though the first game sold out on a rainy night, on the second night, a clear summer evening with cicadas chirping beneath a starry sky, the stadium was only two-thirds full.

— Kendra Nordin Beato, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of chirp

Noun

At first glance, this stacked 10-story property jutting out from a seaside cliff could be mistaken for the prow of an ocean liner.

— Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2026
Your car is watching you, and that hard stop and brief glance to the side are data sent directly to your car insurer, churning into an algorithm that decides your future premiums.

— Andréa Becker, STAT, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of glance

Noun

In keeping with its museum neighbour, the hotel is filled with fascinating trinkets and artsy details that reward a closer look.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
Mrtka has the look of an NHL defenseman, as there aren’t many 6-6 defenders who can skate and handle the puck well.

— Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of look

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