peer meaning and definition

PEER noun

Definition of peer (noun)

1. a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
   • synonyms: compeer, equal, match
2. a nobleman (duke or marquis or earl or viscount or baron) who is a member of the British peerage

PEER verb

Definition of peer (verb)

1. look searchingly
   • "We peered into the back of the shop to see whether a salesman was around"