look around

phrase

1

: to go through a place in order to see what is there : to explore a place

We arrived early at the theater and spent a few minutes looking around.

The kids looked around the shops while we unpacked.

2

: to search (for something)

I looked around for my keys but I couldn't find them anywhere.

He is looking around for a new car.

Examples of look around in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Saturday, and Lee had finally gotten a chance to look around. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 20 Sep. 2026

On nearby Paros, look around the fishing village of Naoussa for restaurants and hotels within reach of the beach. — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026

Translating data into intelligence helps businesses look around corners and prepare for what is to come. — Rick Elliott, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026

During his position group’s final pre-practice meeting of training camp, Falcons defensive line coach Nate Ollie told his players to look around. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 27 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for look around

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• background