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sneak peek

American  

[sneek peek] / ˈsnik ˈpik /

noun

Informal.

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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Etymology

Origin of sneak peek

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

Through its business developing custom flavors for other food and beverage companies, McCormick gets a sneak peek at what the rest of the industry is doing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Sony Pictures Entertainment kicked off CinemaCon on Monday with a sneak peek of "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" and a new installment of "Jumanji".

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

The trailer also offers a sneak peek at continued battles in the universe, even years after Paul, the “chosen one,” becomes emperor.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 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