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sneak peek

American  

[sneek peek] / ˈsnik ˈpik /

noun

Informal.

• sneak peeks
  plural

1. a brief, exclusive, or illicit chance to see or experience something, especially something that will later be officially released to the public.

   The auto designers have released a sneak peek into their latest model, a one-of-a-kind custom build.

   Viewers were treated to some TV and movie sneak peeks during the big game's commercial breaks.

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Noun Inflected Forms

• sneak peeks
  plural

Etymology

Origin of sneak peek

First recorded in 1940–45

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sneak peek

The scorching summer offered a sneak peek of what’s in store elsewhere, including in the U.S., as carbon emissions continue and temperatures climb in the years and decades to come.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026

An exclusive sneak peek of this interview was published this morning in the Global Signals Newsletter.

From Barron's ● May 14, 2026

The news was confirmed at this year's CinemaCon, which brings together studios and cinema executives for a sneak peek at upcoming productions.

From BBC ● Apr. 14, 2026

Real estate mogul Barbara Corcoran has proudly revealed a sneak peek inside her new $16 million Manhattan penthouse—while opening up about her plans to renovate the opulent space.

From MarketWatch ● Dec. 2, 2025

OMG just got sneak peek at Vivienne Westwood pre-Fail.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner

Related Words

• examination
• viewing