Definition of glimpse

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  • glimpse is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 12
  • glimpse is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 12
  • glimpse is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 16

Definition of glimpse

  • a quick look (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. coup d'oeil
    2. glance
  • a brief or incomplete view (noun)

    Examples

    1. from the window he could catch a glimpse of the lake
  • a vague indication (noun)

    Examples

    1. he caught only a glimpse of the professor's meaning
  • catch a glimpse of or see briefly (verb)

    Examples

    1. We glimpsed the Queen as she got into her limousine

See definition of glimpse in Merriam Webster