peeper

1 of 2

noun (1)

peep·​er ˈpē-pər How to pronounce peeper (audio)
1
: one that peeps
specifically : voyeur
2
: eye

peeper

2 of 2

noun (2)

1
: one that makes a peeping sound
2
: any of various tree frogs that peep shrilly
especially : spring peeper

Examples of peeper in a Sentence

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Noun
Suddenly, Riddick's effervescent peepers become their only hope for survival, if he can be bothered to help out. Richard Edwards, Space.com, 2 Apr. 2025 It’s designed to work with makeup to prep skin first and keep peepers looking fresh and bright all day long, plus has a brightening effect to visibly reduces dark circles over time. Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025 Fortunately, this 3-D contoured mask doesn’t mess up my makeup or put pressure on my sensitive peepers. Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2025 View 6 Images Most of us spend an awful lot of time looking at pocket-friendly screens these days, which can take its toll on our peepers. Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 6 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for peeper

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1607, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

circa 1586, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of peeper was circa 1586

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“Peeper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peeper. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

peeper

1 of 2 noun
peep·​er ˈpē-pər How to pronounce peeper (audio)
: any of various tree frogs that peep
especially : spring peeper

peeper

2 of 2 noun
1
: one that peeps
especially : peeping tom
2

Medical Definition

peeper

noun
peep·​er ˈpē-pər How to pronounce peeper (audio)
: voyeur

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