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glimpse

1 of 2

verb

glimpsed; glimpsing

transitive verb

: to get a brief look at
glimpsed him as he sped by in his car

intransitive verb

1
: to look briefly
glimpsed at the letter and then threw it aside
2
archaic : glimmer
glimpser noun

glimpse

2 of 2

noun

1
: a fleeting view or look
caught only a glimpse of the mugger
2
archaic : glimmer

Example Sentences

Verb We glimpsed him through the window as his car sped past. just glimpsed at the photo then turned his attention elsewhere Noun We caught a glimpse of him through the window as his car sped past. I only got a glimpse of him as we drove by.
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
From the train, visitors previously could only glimpse this area, once home to bison and a replica mining town. Paighten Harkins, The Salt Lake Tribune, 11 Aug. 2022 Travelers can still glimpse the Ethie’s rusty remnants at Martin’s Point on Newfoundland’s west coast. Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 30 June 2022 Sky watchers will have yet another chance to glimpse a full moon in June of 2022 — but this one is special. Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 8 June 2022 Both have received upgraded technologies, and a new generation of talented scientists is pursuing novel ideas for how to glimpse what may be out there. Marcela Carena, Scientific American, 5 July 2022 Last summer, Times contributor Matt Pawlik wrote a great breakdown of where to glimpse the Perseid meteor shower — including nearby spots such as Eaton Saddle Trailhead in Angeles National Forest and Rancho Palos Verdes Overlook. Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2022 Painter will be among the people in Kingston on Wednesday, eager to glimpse the historic documents found by happenstance. Michael Hill, BostonGlobe.com, 14 June 2022 To see the blossoms amid the mist was to glimpse a rare, almost unearthly moment, beyond what might rightfully be expected of any morning, day or season. Washington Post, 26 Mar. 2022 But to glimpse potential greats at the beginning of their careers is among the most satisfying things on offer from sports. Gerald Marzorati, The New Yorker, 4 June 2022
Noun
The hearse carrying the coffin was see-through at the back, allowing the public to get a glimpse of the coffin as it was dressed in the Royal Standard of Scotland. Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 11 Sep. 2022 Charles was cheered on by large crowds seeking to get a glimpse of the new king as his motorcade headed back to Buckingham Palace from nearby St. James's Palace. Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC News, 10 Sep. 2022 The Milwaukee Sentinel reported that a bus, with its driver trying to get a glimpse of the yacht, was driving slowly along the lake route. Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2022 The release of the whistle-blower complaint and settlement marks the first time the public would get a glimpse of the detailed allegations against Baribeau regarding his care of patients. BostonGlobe.com, 8 Sep. 2022 Thanks to the show’s immense production value, Lindon’s grandeur is a sight to behold, as viewers get a glimpse into the beauty of Tolkien’s imaginings of the elves in all their glory. Sydney Odman, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2022 During the dramedy, viewers get a glimpse at the inner workings of the couple’s daily life — from lavish spending and love of the limelight to being confronted by community members and former congregants who feel betrayed. Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2022 To get a glimpse of something real and unexpected from a thoroughly media-savvy mother and daughter who have lived under the glare of public scrutiny for years? Clarissa Cruz, EW.com, 23 Aug. 2022 Get a glimpse of what’s to come this season as Jacoby Brissett makes his debut as the starting quarterback in a preseason matchup against Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles. Joey Morona, cleveland, 18 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb and Noun

Middle English glimsen; akin to Middle High German glimsen to glimmer, Old English glǣm gleam

First Known Use

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 2

Noun

circa 1540, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of glimpse was in the 14th century

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