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peephole

[peep-hohl] / ˈpipˌhoʊl /
NOUN
hole to look through
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If you’re home alone or with family members and you hear a knock at the door, check the window, security camera or peephole so you can identify if ICE agents are outside.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2025

He then heard a second, "very aggressive knock" but did not see anyone when he looked through the peephole.

From BBC • May 9, 2024

A few minutes later, Fortson heard a louder knock but didn’t see anyone when he looked through the peephole, Crump said, citing the woman’s account.

From Seattle Times • May 8, 2024

"I was making breakfast when the doorbell rang. I looked through the peephole but didn't see anybody. I opened the door and there he was, lying on the mat," a visibly upset Lopez told reporters.

From Reuters • Oct. 20, 2022

There was a knock at the door, and when I saw who it was through the peephole, I almost banged my knee on the door as I opened it.

From "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora" by Pablo Cartaya