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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

Crafted in Italy, the shoe features a low-cut vamp with a flirty peep-toe design. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 18 Aug. 2026 Don’t come running the instant your baby makes a peep during the night. — Heather Gowen Walsh, Parents, 13 Aug. 2026

Verb

Find out how leaf-peeping season is shaping up near you, courtesy of The Old Farmer’s Almanac’s latest forecast map. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 30 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for peep

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Noun

There have been quite a few Lost-like moments throughout the run of Silo, but none have had exactly the same Lost-y tingle as our first peek inside Silo 1 in the season-three finale.

— Noel Murray, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
The peek inside the journey, therefore, comes from those who witnessed it — and from the man who lived it every day.

— Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of peek

Verb

According to several people seated near Kanter Freedom, Alter said the former NBA player began chirping at Cloud throughout the quarter.

— Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Palm trees abound; a perpetual breeze and a soundtrack of chirping birds complement the luscious grounds.

— Baz Dreisinger, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of chirp

Noun

In the final episode of her new Netflix reality show Earle Meets World, which aired in full on Friday, the 25-year-old shared a glimpse of what was happening behind the scenes after Cooper called her out in a TikTok post on April 13.

— Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Sep. 2026
Coaches have emphasized wanting a more explosive, downfield passing game and showed glimpses of it Thursday night.

— PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of glimpse

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When model Tricia Helfer came in for a touch-up before an introductory visit to her boyfriend’s parents, Johns toned down her bright blonde chunks to play up her naturally innocent looks.

— Vanessa Friedman, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026
Jennifer Aniston has worn a nearly identical look, and Anne Hathaway wore the same in pinstripes.

— Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026

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