peter
/ˈpiːtər/
verb
- To gradually become smaller, weaker, or less until nothing is left (usually used with 'out').
- The conversation petered out when no one could think of anything else to say.
- His enthusiasm for the project petered out after a few weeks.
- The trail petered out as we reached the edge of the forest.
noun
- A common male first name.
- Peter and his sister both play soccer on the weekends.
- Peter is bringing his guitar to the party tonight.
- My uncle Peter lives in a small town in Ohio.