onlooker
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on·look·er

noun \ˈn-ˌl-kər, ˈän-\

Definition of ONLOOKER

: one that looks on; especially : a passive spectator
on·look·ing \-kiŋ\ adjective

Examples of ONLOOKER

  1. Curious onlookers watched the ceremony.
  2. An onlooker noticed the disturbance.
  3. A crowd of onlookers gathered at the fire.

First Known Use of ONLOOKER

1606

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