peer pressure

American  

[peer presh-er] / ˈpɪər ˈprɛʃ ər /

noun

1. social pressure by members of one's peer group to take a certain action, adopt certain values, or otherwise conform in order to be accepted.

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peer pressure Cultural  

1. The social influence a peer group exerts on its individual members, as each member attempts to conform to the expectations of the group. (See conformity.)

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Example Sentences

He previously told BBC Scotland News that such limits could help reduce peer pressure and allow inexperienced drivers to build up life‑saving experience, particularly on rural roads and in difficult conditions.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

"It's some form of peer pressure," 24-year-old Haskell Austin tells the BBC.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

"There is peer pressure, because they've seen what their friends did. There is the expectation that has been planted with an affluent lifestyle. And there is the idea of showing effort," he said.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

If all children are offline, the peer pressure disappears.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

I know that stories like this are true because I’ve experienced peer pressure myself.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers