peer
noun
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Definition of peer
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1
: one that is of equal standing with another : equal
The band mates welcomed the new member as a peer.
especially
: one belonging to the same societal group especially based on age, grade, or status
teenagers spending time with their peers
2a
: a member of one of the five ranks (duke, marquess, earl, viscount, or baron) of the British peerage
b
: noble sense 1
Peers and commoners alike were shown the same courtesy.
peer
verb (1)
peered;
peering;
peers
Definition of peer (Entry 2 of 3)
1
: to look narrowly or curiously
a child peering from behind a tree
especially
: to look searchingly at something difficult to discern
She peered into the dark closet looking for her missing shoe.
2
: to come slightly into view : emerge partly
a vast white cloud, through which the sun peered— Francis Kingdon-Ward
peer
verb (2)
peered;
peering;
peers
Definition of peer (Entry 3 of 3)
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Synonyms for peer
Synonyms: Noun
gentleman, grandee, lord, milord, nobleman
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Examples of peer in a Sentence
Noun
He was respected and admired by his peers. teenagers spending time with their peer groupsRecent Examples on the Web: Noun
The 17-year-old was nominated by her peers and teachers for the Kiril and Kate Sokoloff Grant for Compassion and Kindness. — USA TODAY, "Space dummy, Bigfoot denial, pumped-up pumpkin: News from around our 50 states," 2 Sep. 2019 Harper was likewise recognized by her peers, earning yearly Primetime Emmy nominations between 1971 and 1978. — Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, "For a Generation, Valerie Harper's Rhoda Defined Imaginative Boho Style," 31 Aug. 2019 For Epstein, there will be no weighing of the evidence by his peers. — Renae Merle, Matt Zapotosky, Anchorage Daily News, "Women who say Jeffrey Epstein abused them speak out in court," 27 Aug. 2019 McDaniel might not be considered a contender by its peers, but that’s not stopping the Green Terror in their quest to get better and inject some excitement into the program. — Pat Stoetzer, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, "College Football: Eager Green Terror squad ‘definitely taking the right strides’," 21 Aug. 2019 Being rejected or bullied by peers may heighten risk in someone who's already vulnerable. — Kelly Servick, Science | AAAS, "Suicide attempts are hard to anticipate. A study that tracks teens’ cellphone use aims to change that," 21 Aug. 2019 Every Friday, the praise band performs with devotion by peers for ages 6-12. — Karen Zurawski, Houston Chronicle, "SUNDAY CONVERSATION: PTO president wanted to find best fit for her daughters," 18 Aug. 2019 The Emmys are judged by peers in the broadcast industry. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "North County School News, Aug. 15," 15 Aug. 2019 Chief Joseph Leonas said Holst was nominated by two department employees and voted the award by his peers. — Steve Sadin, chicagotribune.com, "Shout Out: Scott Holst is ‘officer of the year’ and an outdoorsman," 11 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Nadler said, adding that being able to peer into the brain would be game-changing for law enforcement. — Sigal Samuel, Vox, "Facebook is building tech to read your mind. The ethical implications are staggering.," 5 Aug. 2019 CAT scans sweep away old certainties by peering into Fiorelli’s thick plaster casts and drawing a clearer picture of victims and what happened to them. — Chiara Goia, Smithsonian, "The New Treasures of Pompeii," 21 Aug. 2019 One way researchers are trying to settle the question is by peering into the brain. — Emily Underwood, Science | AAAS, "Brain scans could help personalize treatment for people who are depressed or suicidal," 20 Aug. 2019 The one problem with all the attention the Boat Houses are getting of late is that random passersby are going off the public sidewalk, marching onto private property and even peering into the porthole windows. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Commission approves historic status for iconic Boat Houses in Encinitas," 1 Aug. 2019 The first 30 seconds of the video contains no audio, but the footage shows Azzara peering into the front window by the door and seeing Tench in the foyer before shooting. — Daniel J. Gross, USA TODAY, "Deputy who shot SC homeowner through front window cleared by internal affairs," 29 July 2019 The political and social changes of Mexican life are chronicled here, allowing viewers to peer beyond the paint and grasp a living history. — Trevor Fraser, orlandosentinel.com, "Winter Park art museums have cure for summer doldrums," 2 July 2019 Meteorologists rely on a few different weather models to peer into a hurricane’s future, and the computations are devilish. — Nathaniel Scharping, Discover Magazine, "Hurricanes: How These Destructive Storms Form, and Why They Get So Strong," 26 June 2019 As the night wore on, many more pedestrians paused to peer inside at the combustion of color, to smell the food, and listen to the laughter. — Ian Malone, Vogue, "Happy Birthday J.J.! The La DoubleJ Designer Is Celebrated With Aperol Spritzes in Little Italy," 17 May 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'peer.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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peer
noun
English Language Learners Definition of peer
: a person who belongs to the same age group or social group as someone else
: a member of the British nobility
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peer
verb
\ ˈpir
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peered;
peering
Kids Definition of peer
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