look·out
ˈlu̇k-ˌau̇t 
looked out; looking out; looks out
: to take care or concern oneself
—used with for
looking out for number one
Synonyms
Examples of lookout in a Sentence
Noun
The troops posted a lookout for the night.
The mountain road had several lookouts where you could enjoy the view.
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Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2024
The 15-year-old, whom CNN is not naming because of his age, served as a lookout during the March 6 shooting and sent photos and descriptions of certain people to others in a nearby car, Philadelphia Deputy Police Commissioner Frank Vanore said.
—Nic F. Anderson, CNN, 21 Mar. 2024
Built over years with mussel, clam and oyster shells, human remains, and artifacts, the mound also served as a lookout.
—Olga R. Rodriguez, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2024
Just outside the city lie several must-do lookout points like Cleary Summit, which even has its own cozy Aurora Borealis Lodge.
—Paul Rubio, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2024
View real artifacts from the shipwreck Isaac Allerton, which sunk in 1856, then climb up the 65-foot lookout tower for a spectacular view of the southernmost key.
—Miami Staff, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2024
Meanwhile, in the West, Native Americans risked fines and imprisonment for managing lands with fire, and wildfire lookout towers were erected on sacred mountain peaks.
—M. R. O’Connor, The New Yorker, 29 Feb. 2024
Anyone who plans to hike that area is urged to be on the lookout, the sheriff's office added.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 22 Mar. 2024
Learn about Indiana’s lookout towers, the history of their use and which ones still have public access.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Mar. 2024
Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2024
There are five bedrooms spread between the three floors; the upper bedrooms have terraces overlooking the farmlands, while the bedrooms on the main floor look out toward the barns.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2024
Of course, scientists are looking out for any signs that the virus has adapted to better target our upper respiratory tract.
—Will Stone, NPR, 4 Apr. 2024
My suite did not look out on Central Park after all.
—Gary Shteyngart, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2024
Ed said his daughter brought joy and looked out for everyone, even at her own expense.
—Deon J. Hampton, NBC News, 30 Mar. 2024
Marquita Taylor has inspected bullet holes in her home and looked out at a body in her yard.
—Anna Spoerre, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2024
Partners can also stay to look out for the little ones while their Olympian parents go for the gold.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 28 Mar. 2024
Enormous canvases depict David conquering Goliath, Cupid in the clouds with his gilded bow, a peasant woman looking out to sea and a mother teaching her child to read.
—Emily Labarge, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2024
Noun
Some hikers may categorize these paths more as walks than hikes, depending on skill level, but most will agree that the lookout points showcase some of the region’s most beautiful corners.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2024
The 15-year-old, whom CNN is not naming because of his age, served as a lookout during the March 6 shooting and sent photos and descriptions of certain people to others in a nearby car, Philadelphia Deputy Police Commissioner Frank Vanore said.
—Nic F. Anderson, CNN, 21 Mar. 2024
Built over years with mussel, clam and oyster shells, human remains, and artifacts, the mound also served as a lookout.
—Olga R. Rodriguez, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2024
Just outside the city lie several must-do lookout points like Cleary Summit, which even has its own cozy Aurora Borealis Lodge.
—Paul Rubio, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2024
View real artifacts from the shipwreck Isaac Allerton, which sunk in 1856, then climb up the 65-foot lookout tower for a spectacular view of the southernmost key.
—Miami Staff, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2024
Meanwhile, in the West, Native Americans risked fines and imprisonment for managing lands with fire, and wildfire lookout towers were erected on sacred mountain peaks.
—M. R. O’Connor, The New Yorker, 29 Feb. 2024
Anyone who plans to hike that area is urged to be on the lookout, the sheriff's office added.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 22 Mar. 2024
Learn about Indiana’s lookout towers, the history of their use and which ones still have public access.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Mar. 2024
Verb
Serving spoon in her hand, Arora looked out over the room.
—Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2024
There are five bedrooms spread between the three floors; the upper bedrooms have terraces overlooking the farmlands, while the bedrooms on the main floor look out toward the barns.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2024
Of course, scientists are looking out for any signs that the virus has adapted to better target our upper respiratory tract.
—Will Stone, NPR, 4 Apr. 2024
My suite did not look out on Central Park after all.
—Gary Shteyngart, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2024
Ed said his daughter brought joy and looked out for everyone, even at her own expense.
—Deon J. Hampton, NBC News, 30 Mar. 2024
Marquita Taylor has inspected bullet holes in her home and looked out at a body in her yard.
—Anna Spoerre, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2024
Partners can also stay to look out for the little ones while their Olympian parents go for the gold.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 28 Mar. 2024
Enormous canvases depict David conquering Goliath, Cupid in the clouds with his gilded bow, a peasant woman looking out to sea and a mother teaching her child to read.
—Emily Labarge, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2024
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lookout
noun
look·out
ˈlu̇k-ˌau̇t
1
: a person who keeps watch
2
: a high place or structure from which a wide view is possible
3
: a careful looking or watching
4
5
: a matter of care or concern
the plants are wilting, but that's not my lookout
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