Lookout
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noun
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verb
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adverb
)
(As a noun)
Lookout ( noun )
- A place or platform, typically high up and in or on a building or ship, from which a watch is kept, especially for warning of danger.
- A person who keeps watch, especially for warning of danger.
- A person who is responsible for looking after or keeping an eye on something or someone.
Origin:
Late 16th century: from the verb look out.
Examples:
- The ship's lookout spotted the approaching storm and sounded the alarm.
- The lookout tower offers a panoramic view of the surrounding area.
- The campground had a lookout on duty 24 hours a day to watch for wild fires.
- The baby sitter was a good lookout for children and kept them out of danger.
- The lookout was posted at the top of the hill to keep a watchful eye on the enemy.
(As a verb)
Lookout ( verb )
- A place or platform, typically high up and in or on a building or ship, from which a watch is kept, especially for warning of danger.
- A person who keeps watch, especially for warning of danger.
- A person who is responsible for looking after or keeping an eye on something or someone.
Origin:
Late 16th century: from the verb look out.
Examples:
- The ship's lookout spotted the approaching storm and sounded the alarm.
- The lookout tower offers a panoramic view of the surrounding area.
- The campground had a lookout on duty 24 hours a day to watch for wild fires.
- The baby sitter was a good lookout for children and kept them out of danger.
- The lookout was posted at the top of the hill to keep a watchful eye on the enemy.
(As an adverb)
Lookout ( adverb )
- A place or platform, typically high up and in or on a building or ship, from which a watch is kept, especially for warning of danger.
- A person who keeps watch, especially for warning of danger.
- A person who is responsible for looking after or keeping an eye on something or someone.
Origin:
Late 16th century: from the verb look out.
Examples:
- The ship's lookout spotted the approaching storm and sounded the alarm.
- The lookout tower offers a panoramic view of the surrounding area.
- The campground had a lookout on duty 24 hours a day to watch for wild fires.
- The baby sitter was a good lookout for children and kept them out of danger.
- The lookout was posted at the top of the hill to keep a watchful eye on the enemy.