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Definition of peephole

peephole

/ˈpiːp.hoʊl/
peep · hole
Plural:peepholes
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peephole Lexical Profile

peephole Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A small opening, often fitted with a wide-angle lens in a door or wall, through which a person can look out without being seen from the other side.

Example

"She looked through the peephole to see who was ringing the doorbell before unlocking the front door."

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• Rhymes for peephole

• Nearby Words

peepee falls
peeper
peepers
peephole
peeps
peepshow
peeptoe

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Peephole. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/peephole
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