noun

peering

Peering (noun) means the act of looking closely or intently, especially at something hard to see. Example: “After several minutes of peering at the map, they finally found the trailhead.”

noun

The act of looking closely or intently, especially at something hard to see.

"After several minutes of peering at the map, they finally found the trailhead."

How to Use Peering

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe -ing form of "peer" (to look closely); also used in networking for two networks exchanging traffic directly.

When to use it

In tech contexts, "peering" refers to internet networks connecting to exchange traffic directly — a specialized, technical use.

Word Forms

peerings plural

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Rhymes for peering

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “peering” mean?

The word “peering” means the act of looking closely or intently, especially at something hard to see. In plain terms, the -ing form of "peer" (to look closely); also used in networking for two networks exchanging traffic directly.

How do you use “peering” in a sentence?

Here is “peering” used in a sentence: “After several minutes of peering at the map, they finally found the trailhead.”

What part of speech is “peering”?

“Peering” is a noun.