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peepshow

peepshow

9.4
A small display you look into through a hole to see tiny scenes
  • noun
  • /ˈpipˌshoʊ/
  • Archaic
translation icon : visor de imágenes
  • He enjoyed visiting the peepshow because it showcased unusual artifacts from around the world.

Examples

  • At the museum, we found an antique peepshow that displayed scenes from famous historical events.

  • These are the lowest numbers since you had a one-camera peepshow with little Miss Tool Time.

    I-See-You.com (2006)

  • The children eagerly lined up to view the fascinating pictures in the peepshow at the fair.

Synonyms

raree-show
vspeepshow
  • Archaic
9.9

A small box that people look into to see pictures

is the general device for viewing such images rather than a street portable form

Surface Forms

peepshow singular
peepshows plural

Morphology

peepshow = peep + show (transparent) = peep + show

The word is a direct compound of 'peep' + 'show' meaning a show viewed by peeping, which learners can derive from the component meanings.

Etymology

Peepshow comes from the parts peep ('to look quickly') and show, and it originally meant a small display you look into through a tiny hole or glass. So a peepshow is a little exhibition you view up close.