peep show: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

In contemporary usage, yes, almost always. The non-sexual, historical meaning (like a tourist attraction in a box) is very rare and you should assume the sexual meaning unless the context is clearly historical.

Only if your topic specifically requires it (e.g., academic paper on the history of adult entertainment or voyeurism in media). It is not suitable for general formal contexts.

A peep show typically involves a performer behind glass or a screen, viewed through a small window, often with individual booths. A strip club usually involves performers on a stage in a shared room with tables and seating.

Both 'peep show' (open) and 'peep-show' (hyphenated) are accepted, though modern dictionaries increasingly list it as an open compound. The hyphenated form is more common in attributive position (e.g., peep-show business).

A form of entertainment, historically in a box or small booth, where people look through a small opening to see a series of pictures or a scene, often of a sexual nature.

Peep show: in British English it is pronounced /ˈpiːp ʃəʊ/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈpiːp ʃoʊ/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.