lookout
/ˈlʊkaʊt/noun2 syllables
Lookout means: a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event.
Synonyms for lookout16
noun, as in a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
noun, as in a structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings
noun, as in an elevated post affording a wide view
observation post
noun, as in the act of looking out
also used for lookout
lookout man, watchout, outlooker, surveillance, vigil
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What does lookout mean?4
noun
1
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
2
a structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings
3
an elevated post affording a wide view
4
the act of looking out
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
Lookout in a sentence
- They were on the lookout for a storm.unknown
- The soldier kept a sharp lookout in the darkness.unknown
- I think that it likely that there was a major fault in the lookout.fcbond
- Keep your eyes peeled; we're on the lookout for a new table.kieranjpball
- The birds seem to be on the lookout for food all day.sundown
- We kept a lookout for a place to rest.sundown
- Ziri's only job was to be on lookout.Amastan
- She's still on the lookout for her prince charming.Nuel
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Forms of lookout
as a noun
- plural
- lookouts