noun
peephole
PEEP-hohl
Peephole (noun) means a small opening, often in a door, that lets someone look out without being seen. Example: “She checked the peephole before opening the door to a stranger.”
noun
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A small opening, often in a door, that lets someone look out without being seen.
"She checked the peephole before opening the door to a stranger."
How to use peephole
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe small viewing hole in a door used to see who's outside.
Common pairings
look through the peephole
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Word forms
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- peepholes
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Etymology
A compound of "peep" and "hole."
Synonyms
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spyhole
eyehole
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Rhymes for peephole
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What does “peephole” mean?
The word “peephole” means a small opening, often in a door, that lets someone look out without being seen. In plain terms, the small viewing hole in a door used to see who's outside.
How do you pronounce “peephole”?
“Peephole” is pronounced PEEP-hohl (/ˈpiːphoʊl/ in IPA).
How do you use “peephole” in a sentence?
Here is “peephole” used in a sentence: “She checked the peephole before opening the door to a stranger.”
What part of speech is “peephole”?
“Peephole” is a noun.
