watcher

watch·er

noun \ˈwä-chər, ˈwȯ-\

Definition of WATCHER

: one that watches: as

a : one that sits up or continues awake at night

b : watchman

c (1) : one that keeps watch beside a dead person (2) : one that attends a sick person at night

d : a person who closely follows or observes someone or something <a Supreme Court watcher> —often used in combination <celebrity-watchers>

e : a representative of a party or candidate who is stationed at the polls on an election day to watch the conduct of officials and voters

Examples of WATCHER

1. <the inexperienced babysitter turned out to be a well-meaning but hopelessly incompetent watcher of young children>
2. <a safari that affords wildlife watchers plenty of opportunities to see Africa's grandest creatures in their natural habitat>

First Known Use of WATCHER

13th century

Related to WATCHER

Synonyms

custodian, guardian, keeper, lookout, minder, picket, sentinel, sentry, warden, warder, watch, guard, watchman

Related Words

observer, patrol, spotter, surveillant, watchdog; bodyguard, convoy, defender, escort, honor guard; gatekeeper; hack [slang]

Rhymes with WATCHER

botcher