peeper

1 of 2

noun (1)

peep·​er ˈpē-pər 

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

At Loewe, makeup artist Pat McGrath crafted a range of gold and silver accents swept atop a number of models’ peepers. —Jennifer Weil, WWD, 8 Oct. 2024

But what did come into clear view on occasion were delicately winged peepers. —Jennifer Weil, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019

The most inventive touch: those peepers on his clawed hands, rising to give the monster sight at the exact moment that audiences might decide to block their vision with a defensive palm. —A.a. Dowd, Washington Post, 31 July 2024

But battery life is always a worry, glare while outside can be an issue and the digital screens can be fatiguing for the old peepers. —New Atlas, 12 July 2024

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

Phrases Containing peeper

• leaf peeper
• spring peeper

Kids Definition

peeper

1 of 2 noun

peep·​er ˈpē-pər 

: any of various tree frogs that peep

especially : spring peeper

peeper

2 of 2 noun

1

: one that peeps

especially : peeping tom

2

: eye entry 1 sense 1

Medical Definition

peeper

noun

peep·​er ˈpē-pər 

: voyeur