Peer Group – A group of people of approximately the same age, status and interests
(Pronounced peer groop)
To remember the definition of the word peer group, use the following mnemonic:
On the pier was a group (peer group), and they were the ones she wanted to be with. The kids were all the same age and obviously had the same interests.
Examples of peer group in a sentence
She gets on well with her peer group.
Acceptance by their peer group is important to most youngsters.
Children try to behave like other members of their peer group.