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noun (1)

ˈgan-dər How to pronounce gander (audio)
Definition of gandernext
as in peek
an instance of looking especially briefly suggested that they take a gander at the display of classic cars

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noun (2)

as in idiot
a stupid person the village's chief of police was an ineffectual albeit pleasant gander

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Recent Examples of gander
Noun
These are but a few of the questions that may be answered when The Bed Rot Challenge premieres, but for now, take a gander at the cast of competitors below. — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 27 May 2026 What’s good for the goose is not always good for the gander. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 6 May 2026 The Los Angeles County Museum of Art will welcome the public to its brand-new David Geffen Galleries on May 4, with members able to get a gander beginning April 19. — News Desk, Artforum, 14 Apr. 2026 Their dressers are worth a gander, too, abandoning traditional materials in favor of maximalist florals and tapestry prints. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gander
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gander
  1. peek
  2. moron
  3. glance
  4. stupid
  5. glimpse
  6. goose
  7. look
  8. dummy
Noun
  • What was left on the cutting room floor, though, was an emotional peek at the backstory of her BFF horse Bullseye.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Semi-transparent, a screen door is an invitation, allowing a peek inside.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of peek
Noun
  • God help us all if some idiot, some moron, ever put you in charge.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 18 July 2026
  • Mantzoukas was willing to look like a maniac and a moron in equal measure.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 17 June 2026
Definition of moron
Noun
  • While the departure of running back David Montgomery and the acquisition of Isiah Pacheco deserve a passing glance during preseason, everyone knows this is Jahmyr Gibbs' backfield.
    — Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • At first glance, the idea that different phases of matter can exist together seems quite ordinary.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of glance
Noun
  • My dad has always said the lottery is a tax on the stupid.
    — Alex Crippen, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Problem is, even people who know baseball don’t know baseball, which makes betting on baseball stupid.
    — Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
Definition of stupid
Noun
  • Albeit in an uncompetitive effort, the Falcons’ 27-7 loss to the Broncos in the preseason opener Friday night offered a glimpse at a vast majority of the team’s roster.
    — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • On Instagram, Mark and Coigney have shared a few glimpses with their youngest.
    — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of glimpse
Noun
  • Taylor Sheridan is Paramount's golden goose right now, creating the ultra-popular Yellowstone franchise along with a passel of other shows.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 30 July 2026
  • They were provided by a speedy and adventurous black squirrel, who spent the better part of an inning on and around the playing field and at one point led an army of ground crew members on a wild goose — uh, squirrel — chase in right field.
    — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2026
Definition of goose
Noun
  • The beloved comfort shoe has become a styling staple for those who know that the coolest looks are often the ones that feel effortless.
    — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The desire for teens to overhaul their look during high school is a healthy part of adolescent development.
    — Liz Regalia, Parents, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of look
Noun
  • Most uncomfortable—not even a crash-test dummy would have enjoyed it.
    — The Atlantic, The Atlantic, 2 Aug. 2026
  • On June 15, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) conducted crash testing, using a three-year-old dummy to test the headrest at its highest position in both forward- and rear-facing modes.
    — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
Definition of dummy

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