# periscope

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈpɛɹɪskəʊp/ · frequency rank #34,221

## Definitions
1. A form of viewing device that allows the viewer to see things at a different height level and usually with minimal visibility.
2. A general or comprehensive view.

## Etymology
Formed in English from peri- + -scope.

## Common misspellings (13)
`epriscope`, `peirscope`, `pericsope`, `perisccope`, `periscoep`, `periscoppe`, `periscpoe`, `perisocpe`, `perisscope`, `perriscope`, `persicope`, `pperiscope`, `preiscope`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/periscope