peep-hole

A person looks through the peep-hole in a front door.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A small hole or opening: A "peep-hole" is a small aperture, typically in a door or wall, through which one can look without being easily seen.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • She checked the peep-hole before opening the door to the stranger. (She looked through the small hole in the door to see who was outside.)
  • The hotel room had a peep-hole in the door for security. (The door had a small opening for viewing visitors.)

Advanced Usage

• "to look through a peep-hole": to use a small opening for observation.
  • The children took turns looking through the peep-hole in the fence. (They peered through the small aperture to see into the neighbouring yard.)

Variants and Related Words

• Peep (v): to look quickly or furtively.
  • She peeped through the curtain to see the guests. (She glanced quickly through the fabric.)
• Hole (n): an opening or cavity in a solid object.
  • There was a small hole in the wall. (A perforation in the surface.)

Synonyms

• Judas hole: a small opening in a door for observation (archaic or specific usage).
• Spyhole: a small aperture for secret observation.

Related Idioms

• Peep through the keyhole: to look through a small opening, often with a sense of curiosity or secrecy.
  • He peeped through the keyhole to see what was happening inside. (He looked through the tiny opening of the lock.)