Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

glimpse

noun/verb
/ɡlɪmps/
Definition
A brief or hurried look.
Examples
  • She caught a glimpse of her friend in the crowd.
  • He was able to glimpse the mountain peak through the fog.
  • They glimpsed the deer as it dashed through the trees.
Meaning
A glimpse is a quick look at something that usually doesn’t give a complete view.
Synonyms
  • glance
  • peek
  • flash
  • glint
  • blur