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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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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• sneak peeks
  plural

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Etymology

Origin of sneak peek

First recorded in 1940–45

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Example Sentences

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sneak peek

During a late April afternoon at McDonald’s headquarters in Chicago, the company invited a few dozen social-media influencers for a sneak peek at its new beverage lineup rolling out this spring and summer.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 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

In the sneak peek, Cyrus wears a Hannah Montana-style outfit and visits sets re-created from the original show — including the Stewart family living room and Hannah’s rotating closet — saying, “I’m already getting emotional.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 10, 2026

In one message McCullagh said "right I'm off to stream the night away", to which she replied: "Good luck, might have a sneak peek later."

From BBC ● Feb. 25, 2026

“I can’t lie. I have never been good at it. Oh dear, okay. A quick sneak peek, but no more. And you tell no one of this. Got it?”

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega

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• examination
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