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Definition of spyhole

spyhole

/ˈspaɪ.hoʊl/
spy · hole
Plural:spyholes
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spyhole Lexical Profile

spyhole Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

British A small opening or lens set into a door or wall through which a person can look out without being seen from the other side.

Example

"She checked the spyhole in the front door before unbolting the lock for the delivery driver."

Synonyms
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• Rhymes for spyhole

• Nearby Words

spycam
spycatcher
spyglass
spyhole
spymaster
spyplane
spyware

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century as a compound of the verb "spy" (from Old French espier, meaning to watch closely) and "hole" (from Old English hol, meaning an aperture or hollow).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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