glimpse
/ɡlɪmps/
noun
- A very brief, quick look at someone or something.
- I caught a glimpse of the deer before it ran into the woods.
- She only got a glimpse of the celebrity as he rushed past.
- Through the window, he had a quick glimpse of the ocean.
- A brief experience or understanding of something.
- His speech offered a glimpse of his vision for the future.
- Reading her diary provided a glimpse of her private thoughts.
- The documentary gave us a glimpse into life in ancient Rome.
verb
- To see someone or something for a very short time.
- From the train, they glimpsed a castle on the hill.
- She glimpsed her friend in the crowd just before the parade started.
- He glimpsed a shooting star as he closed the curtains.