1. people of the same age, social status, or ability level
Usage: plural of peer
2. members of the nobility
Usage: British; plural of peer

1. looks closely or carefully at something
Usage: third person singular present of peer

Examples

• Students learn better when working with their peers.
• The research was reviewed by her academic peers.
• The House of Lords includes hereditary peers.
• She peers through the window to see who is outside.
• He peers at the small print on the contract.
• The child peers around the corner cautiously.
• Peer pressure can influence teenage behavior.