PEEPHOLE Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

peephole

noun

Definition of peephole

as in keyhole

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Recent Examples of peephole All rooms feature wheelchair-accessible doors, lowered peepholes, light switches, and closet door handles; a roll-in shower or tub with grab bars; and teletypewriters and telecommunications devices available upon request. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026 Visitors can interact with the exhibition by looking through peepholes to find photographs that tell a story. — Solvej Schou, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026 The removable panel has a 4-inch 1080p color screen that displays a live stream from the camera, which is ideal for doors without peepholes. — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 11 Apr. 2026 The later galleries are spent building up to Duchamp’s final work, Étant donnés (1966), an assemblage in which a peephole in a shut door reveals a nude woman laying on a hill. — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 8 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for peephole

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Noun

Peeking at this history through a keyhole is a splendid idea, though Collin’s choice of the Ritz was probably irresistible, even overdetermined.

— David Denby, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
The cover-up’s plunging design featured a keyhole belly button cutout and a daring open back that dipped down to her butt, showing off the top of her chartreuse green thong bikini bottoms.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of keyhole

Noun

Options include properly filtered solar eclipse glasses, a safe handheld solar viewer and a pinhole projector (learn how to make one on NASA's website).

— Mike Snider, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
Special eclipse glasses or pinhole projectors are required to safely view solar eclipses and prevent eye damage.

— Raf Sanchez, NBC news, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of pinhole

Noun

Additionally, every belt opening and buttonhole is individually measured, cut and finished, including the holes along the back belt and those used for the pocket flaps.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026
Taken by Hujar in 1985, the black-and-white image shows Jackie in repose, dressed in a suit, with a fresh white flower in his buttonhole and a lovely drawing of him, in full makeup, positioned near his left shoulder.

— Hilton Als, New Yorker, 17 July 2026

Definition of buttonhole

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While wielding a hammer, DeFoor reportedly breached the property line at the driveway and proceeded to target an unmarked federal law enforcement vehicle blocking the driveway entrance.

— Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026
The bathroom is at the far end of the home from the entrance and includes a flushing toilet, a shower, and a sink.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026

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