GANDER Synonyms: 143 Similar and Opposite Words

gander 1 of 2

noun (1)

ˈgan-dər

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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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Arthur accompanied Harry on a notorious trip to Las Vegas in 2012, when the prince was secretly photographed half naked, and the public got a gander when the clandestine shutterbug leaked the shots to the tabloids. —

Shawn Tully, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2024 Don’t forget to take a gander at the western-facing mural by distinguished street artist and founder of SoCal streetwear brand OBEY, Shepard Fairey. —

Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 1 Aug. 2024 Guests can take a gander at the heavens via telescopes while listening to the park’s night-sky experts. —

Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 22 July 2024 Below, take a gander at the best winter jackets for women that will keep you bundled up and toasty in the chicest way possible. —

Jinnie Lee, refinery29.com, 24 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for gander