Examples of gawk in a Sentence
Noun
thought that the linebackers were dumb gawks until he got to know them better
Verb
a crowd of gawking tourists
couldn't help gawking at the exotically dressed guests in the hotel lobby
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Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 31 July 2025
Here, the blurring is visual: Sometimes Leonard floats into the past looking like Gere, who wears the character without a shred of self-protection as the lens gawks at his raw skin.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 16 Mar. 2026
What to see today Walk or drive to gawk at the 20th-century gems like the Miller House and Garden, which blends history, nature and modern aesthetics.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 6 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Carrie raves to Seema about her creative connection with Duncan, and during another writing session, Duncan helps Carrie with her faulty printer and gawks at her closet full of designer dresses and shoes.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 31 July 2025
Here, the blurring is visual: Sometimes Leonard floats into the past looking like Gere, who wears the character without a shred of self-protection as the lens gawks at his raw skin.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Verb
The batting cages, as both workplace and fan engagement tool, are located near that front entrance to the stadium and, with a door that rolls up much like your garage door might, are open for fans to gawk while players are getting their pre-game work in.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 16 Mar. 2026
What to see today Walk or drive to gawk at the 20th-century gems like the Miller House and Garden, which blends history, nature and modern aesthetics.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 6 Mar. 2026
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“Gawk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gawk. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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