look·out
ˈlu̇k-ˌau̇t 
looked out; looking out; looks out
: to take care or concern oneself
—used with for
looking out for number one
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.
Verb
if you go in those woods, look out for snakes!
as a fiduciary, she has an obligation to look out for our interests
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Trista Kurniawan, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, White and Mordon placed Register in one of their two rental cars with Aristil and Tillman acting as lookouts.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 6 Feb. 2026
Crowning Stanton House is the Riverview Penthouse, where a wraparound balcony looks out over the Mystic River, and an indoor-outdoor fireplace connects seating areas on both sides.
—Cameron Sperance, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Doyle says the lookout’s closure had cut business at Christina’s Cafe to three or four customers per day, killing her profit margin.
—Trista Kurniawan, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, White and Mordon placed Register in one of their two rental cars with Aristil and Tillman acting as lookouts.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Verb
The tranquil grounds feature a stone infinity pool, koi pond, gazebo and multiple sundecks that look out over the water, and all four bedrooms have private verandas.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 6 Feb. 2026
Crowning Stanton House is the Riverview Penthouse, where a wraparound balcony looks out over the Mystic River, and an indoor-outdoor fireplace connects seating areas on both sides.
—Cameron Sperance, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
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“Lookout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lookout. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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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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