noun
lookout
LUU-kowt
noun
1
A person whose job is to watch for danger or trouble.
"The gang posted a lookout at the end of the street."
"She acted as lookout while her friend snuck back inside after curfew."
2
A place with a clear view used for watching, or the act of watching from it.
"They stopped at a scenic lookout to take photos of the valley."
3
Something to be concerned about or responsible for.
"If he's late again, that's his own lookout."
How to Use Lookout
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA person watching for danger, or a high spot with a good view for watching.
Common pairings
keep a lookout
act as lookout
scenic lookout
Word Forms
lookouts plural
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Etymology
A compound of look and out, originally describing the act of "looking out" for danger.