scout

¹scout

verb \ˈskau̇t\

Definition of SCOUT

intransitive verb

1

: to explore an area to obtain information (as about an enemy)

2

a : to make a search b : to work as a talent scout

transitive verb

1

: to observe in order to obtain information or evaluate

2

: to explore in order to obtain information

3

: to find by making a search

Origin of SCOUT

Middle English, from Anglo-French escuter to listen, from Latin auscultare — more at auscultation

First Known Use: 14th century

Rhymes with SCOUT

bout, clout, doubt, drought, flout, glout, gout, grout, knout, kraut, lout, out, pout, rout, route, shout, snout, spout, sprout, stout, tout, trout