1
: one that looks
2
a
: one having an appearance of a specified kind
b
: one that has an attractive appearance
Synonyms
Examples of looker in a Sentence
His girlfriend's a real looker.
Mom says Dad was a real looker in college
Recent Examples on the Web
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OnePlus’ first foray into the tablet world is a looker.
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Mike Richard, Men's Health, 15 Aug. 2023
Consider the closing look, a liquid gold floor-length looker featuring a cape and cold shoulder.
—Erik Maza, Town & Country, 9 Sep. 2023
Hawkins wanted the Hawks to be hot young lookers, to attract girls to the show.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 10 Aug. 2023
Penned inside and out by M51, Amplitude is a looker, too.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 June 2023
This one isn’t a looker, but what a tasty option for those looking for some Boston cream joy minus the dairy component.
—Pamela Wright, BostonGlobe.com, 22 June 2023
The decidedly retro aesthetic comes in three colors, but the shoe isn’t just a looker.
—Nathan Borchelt, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2023
The game isn’t a looker (more on that later), but at least the game loads its low-resolution graphics quickly.
—Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2020
Speaking of aesthetic: What a looker!
—Vulture, 29 Nov. 2022
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Mike Richard, Men's Health, 15 Aug. 2023
Consider the closing look, a liquid gold floor-length looker featuring a cape and cold shoulder.
—Erik Maza, Town & Country, 9 Sep. 2023
Hawkins wanted the Hawks to be hot young lookers, to attract girls to the show.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 10 Aug. 2023
Penned inside and out by M51, Amplitude is a looker, too.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 June 2023
This one isn’t a looker, but what a tasty option for those looking for some Boston cream joy minus the dairy component.
—Pamela Wright, BostonGlobe.com, 22 June 2023
The decidedly retro aesthetic comes in three colors, but the shoe isn’t just a looker.
—Nathan Borchelt, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2023
The game isn’t a looker (more on that later), but at least the game loads its low-resolution graphics quickly.
—Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2020
Speaking of aesthetic: What a looker!
—Vulture, 29 Nov. 2022
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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The first known use of looker was
in the 14th century
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“Looker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/looker. Accessed 5 Dec. 2023.
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