noun
watcher
WOCH-uh
noun
1
Someone who watches or observes something closely, often in a professional capacity.
"The bird watcher spent hours in the reserve with her binoculars."
"Election watchers reported no major irregularities."
How to Use Watcher
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA person who observes something regularly or closely, often as part of their role.
Common pairings
a bird watcher
market watcher
election watcher
Word Forms
watchers plural
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Etymology
From Middle English wacchere, formed from watch plus -er.