Peephole
noun
A small hole through which one can look, typically in a door.
He looked through the peephole to see who was at the door.
Often appears as...
- look through the peephole
- knock at the peephole
noun
An opening in a piece of scientific or photographic equipment through which an observer can view.
He adjusted his telescope's peephole to get a better view.
Often appears as...
- adjust the peephole
- peephole of the camera
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A small hole through which one can look, typically in a door.
He looked through the peephole to see who was at the door.
Often appears as...
- look through the peephole
- knock at the peephole
noun
An opening in a piece of scientific or photographic equipment through which an observer can view.
He adjusted his telescope's peephole to get a better view.
Often appears as...
- adjust the peephole
- peephole of the camera
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Safety Context
Used to check security by seeing who's outside without opening the door.
Before letting the stranger in, she peeked through the peephole.
Pro Tip 2/3Privacy Preserver
Provides privacy as the person outside cannot see through it.
She felt safe knowing outsiders couldn't peep through the peephole.
Pro Tip 3/3Commonly Misunderstood
Not to be confused with a small window as it's specifically for looking through doors.
The peephole isn't for letting light in; it's for you to identify visitors.
Pro Tip 1/3Safety Context
Used to check security by seeing who's outside without opening the door.
Before letting the stranger in, she peeked through the peephole.
Pro Tip 2/3Privacy Preserver
Provides privacy as the person outside cannot see through it.
She felt safe knowing outsiders couldn't peep through the peephole.
Pro Tip 3/3Commonly Misunderstood
Not to be confused with a small window as it's specifically for looking through doors.
The peephole isn't for letting light in; it's for you to identify visitors.
Pro Tip 1/3Safety Context
Used to check security by seeing who's outside without opening the door.
Before letting the stranger in, she peeked through the peephole.
Pro Tip 2/3Privacy Preserver
Provides privacy as the person outside cannot see through it.
She felt safe knowing outsiders couldn't peep through the peephole.
Pro Tip 3/3Commonly Misunderstood
Not to be confused with a small window as it's specifically for looking through doors.
The peephole isn't for letting light in; it's for you to identify visitors.
Never forget "Peephole"
Humans forget easily. That's why you should download WordUp: Smart reminders, word games, AI practice, and much more!
Video examples
Martina Flor: The secret...
Drawing the letters of this title, I recreate the text's atmosphere a little. I let the reader see the story through a peephole in the door. To do that, I gave shape to concepts and ideas that already exist in our
Video examples
Martina Flor: The secret...
Drawing the letters of this title, I recreate the text's atmosphere a little. I let the reader see the story through a peephole in the door. To do that, I gave shape to concepts and ideas that already exist in our
Example 1 of 1
Quote examples
James Comey
American Public Servant
When someone sends you an email, they are knocking on your door. And when you open the attachment, without looking through the peephole to see who it is, you just opened the door and let a stranger into your life, where everything you care about is.
Quote examples
James Comey
American Public Servant
When someone sends you an email, they are knocking on your door. And when you open the attachment, without looking through the peephole to see who it is, you just opened the door and let a stranger into your life, where everything you care about is.
Example 1 of 1
WordUp Chrome Extension
As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.
Get Chrome Extension