Peepshow (Noun)
Meaning 1
An exhibition of pictures or objects viewed through a small hole or magnifying glass.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The museum's latest exhibit featured a peepshow of intricate, hand-painted miniatures that visitors could view through a small lens.
- At the carnival, children gathered around a colorful peepshow of animated scenes, each one triggered by a coin inserted into a slot.
- The antique peepshow, with its delicate, hand-carved wooden case, was a prized possession of the collector.
- Through the peepshow's lens, viewers could see a detailed, three-dimensional diorama of a fairy kingdom.
- The artist's use of peepshow-style displays created an immersive experience, drawing viewers into the fantastical world she had created.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A short pornographic film shown in a small coin-operated booth.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.