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.
Verb
if you go in those woods, look out for snakes!
as a fiduciary, she has an obligation to look out for our interests
Recent Examples on the Web
Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 26 Sep. 2024
The second person dropped in, and a third, the alleged lookout, told the first via phone that a customer was entering the store, the report says.
—Dennis Romero, NBC News, 18 Sep. 2024
Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 7 Oct. 2024
Airbnb The infinity pool looks out over the Pacific Ocean, with palm trees overhead, and plush daybeds all around.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Now, the latest scam has made its way to Ohio as officials warn everyone to be on the lookout.
—Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 26 Sep. 2024
The second person dropped in, and a third, the alleged lookout, told the first via phone that a customer was entering the store, the report says.
—Dennis Romero, NBC News, 18 Sep. 2024
Verb
It's been a busy year for Curtis and a just-as-busy year for her show-stopping red carpet appearances, as she's been rocking all things red and even looking out for her fellow Borderlands castmates amid wardrobe mishaps.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 7 Oct. 2024
Airbnb The infinity pool looks out over the Pacific Ocean, with palm trees overhead, and plush daybeds all around.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for lookout
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“Lookout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lookout. Accessed 14 Oct. 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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