Lookout: meaning, definitions and examples

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lookout

 

[ ˈlʊkˌaʊt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

on a ship

A person who keeps watch for danger or anything else that might be of interest.

Synonyms

observer, sentry, watchman.

Examples of usage

  • He stood on the deck as a lookout for other ships.
  • The lookout spotted a pod of dolphins in the distance.
Context #2 | Noun

general

A high place or structure commanding a wide view, used for observation.

Synonyms

observation point, overlook, vantage point.

Examples of usage

  • The castle tower served as a lookout over the entire kingdom.
  • We climbed to the top of the hill for a better lookout of the surroundings.
Context #3 | Noun

informal

A person who has a good view of something, especially a sport.

Synonyms

observer, scout, spotter.

Examples of usage

  • He's our lookout for potential talent in the upcoming football games.
  • She's the lookout for new fashion trends among teenagers.

Translations

Translations of the word "lookout" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mirante

🇮🇳 निगरानी

🇩🇪 Aussichtspunkt

🇮🇩 pos pengamatan

🇺🇦 спостережний пункт

🇵🇱 punkt obserwacyjny

🇯🇵 見張り台

🇫🇷 poste d'observation

🇪🇸 mirador

🇹🇷 gözlem noktası

🇰🇷 전망대

🇸🇦 نقطة مراقبة

🇨🇿 pozorovatelna

🇸🇰 pozorovateľňa

🇨🇳 瞭望台

🇸🇮 opazovalnica

🇮🇸 útsýnispunktur

🇰🇿 қарауыл мұнарасы

🇬🇪 სამეთვალყურეო პუნქტი

🇦🇿 müşahidə məntəqəsi

🇲🇽 mirador

Etymology

The word 'lookout' originated in the 17th century from the combination of 'look' and 'out'. It was initially used in the context of keeping watch on a ship for dangers or other ships. Over time, the term expanded to include any high place or structure used for observation. In modern usage, 'lookout' can also refer to a person who keeps an eye out for specific things, such as talent or trends.

See also: look, lookalike, looking, onlooker, onlookers, outlook, overlook, overlooked.