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Definition of voyeur

voyeur

/vwɑːˈjɜːr/
voy · eur
Adverb:voyeuristically
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Plural:voyeurs
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Adjective:voyeuristic
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• noun

1

A person who gains sexual gratification from covertly watching others when they are naked or engaged in intimate activity.

Example

"The security guard was arrested after residents discovered he was acting as a voyeur near the ground-floor windows."

2

A person who enjoys seeing the pain, distress, or private lives of others, especially as a detached or prying observer.

Example

"Reality television often turns the audience into a collective voyeur, watching the personal crises of strangers for entertainment."

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• Rhymes for voyeur

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vowel
voyage
voyager
voyeur
voyeurism
voyeuristic
vratsa

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 20th century from French 'voyeur', literally meaning 'one who sees', derived from the verb 'voir' (to see) and ultimately from Latin 'videre'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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