Peephole

Pronunciation: /ˈpiˌphoʊl/

Definitions of peephole

noun a small hole or opening through which one can secretly observe or spy on someone or something

Example Sentences

A1 I looked through the peephole to see who was knocking on the door.

A2 She peeked through the peephole and saw a package on the doorstep.

B1 The hotel room had a peephole in the door for added security.

B2 The detective used a magnifying glass to inspect the peephole for clues.

C1 The spy carefully covered the peephole to prevent anyone from eavesdropping.

C2 The peephole in the wall allowed the residents to see who was approaching the building.

Examples of peephole in a Sentence

formal The peephole in the door allowed me to see who was outside before opening it.

informal I looked through the peephole to see who was knocking on the door.

slang I peeped through the peephole to check out who was at the door.

figurative She tried to get a peephole into his private life by asking personal questions.

Grammatical Forms of peephole

• past tense: peeped
• plural: peepholes
• comparative: more peephole
• superlative: most peephole
• present tense: peep
• future tense: will peep
• perfect tense: have peeped
• continuous tense: is peeping
• singular: peephole
• positive degree: peephole
• infinitive: to peep
• gerund: peeping
• participle: peeping

Origin and Evolution of peephole

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'peephole' originated from the combination of 'peep' meaning to look quickly or furtively and 'hole' referring to an opening or gap.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe a small hole or opening through which one could discreetly observe or spy, the term 'peephole' has evolved to also refer to any small opening or window for viewing or observing without being seen.