peephole

Example Sentences

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If you’re home alone or with family members and you hear a knock at the door, check the window, security camera or peephole so you can identify whether ICE agents are outside.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2025

He then heard a second, "very aggressive knock" but did not see anyone when he looked through the peephole.

From BBC • May 9, 2024

A few minutes later, Fortson heard a louder knock but didn’t see anyone when he looked through the peephole, Crump said, citing the woman’s account.

From Seattle Times • May 8, 2024

The mother tells the police that she saw the boy through the peephole and knew he was holding a real gun, because she sells firearms.

From New York Times • Jan. 17, 2023

No matter how many people spoke to him that day, Ralph refused to come out of the mitten thumb, which fortunately already had an excellent peephole.

From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary