lookout

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noun

look·​out ˈlu̇k-ˌau̇t How to pronounce lookout (audio)
1
: one engaged in keeping watch : watchman
2
: an elevated place or structure affording a wide view for observation
3
: a careful looking or watching
on the lookout
4
5
: a matter of care or concern

look out

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verb

looked out; looking out; looks out

intransitive verb

: 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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
On Walmart Lego Friends fans will find plenty of things to love in this sea rescue center playset, which includes a lookout, a veterinary care room, a water scooter, two adorable otters, and a slide for those otters to travel down. Sarah Bradley, Parents, 16 Nov. 2023 Magnificent Montague shopped there often, on the lookout to add to his enormous archive of black Americana books and ephemera. Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 14 Nov. 2023 Be on the lookout since items fly off the virtual shelves quickly this time of year. Ali Faccenda, Peoplemag, 1 Nov. 2023 Alert protocols have been expanded beyond Maine, with authorities in Massachusetts and as far away as New York City on the lookout. Elaine Quijano, CBS News, 26 Oct. 2023 From popular ski hills to summits with lookout towers, here are the 10 highest points in the state of Wisconsin, according to the State Cartographer's Office. Drew Dawson, Journal Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2023 On the way up, at the various lookout points, there are young boys with walkie-talkies — called halcones — who have been recruited as organized crime spotters to warn of intruders. Chantal Flores, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2023 From the North Rim, travelers can visit gorgeous lookout points like Bright Angel Point and the Redwall Bridge. Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2023 Seven eight-foot feather sculptures made from recycled tires by artist Blake McFarland line the lookout, representing seven generations of the past as well as the seven adult tribal members of the present—and honoring the importance of respect and stewardship of the land. Karthika Gupta, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2023
Verb
Our gaze looks out horizontally and our instinct is to follow a line of movement. Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 22 Nov. 2023 There are two large bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and walk-in closets that wouldn’t look out of place in a designer boutique, as well as a smaller third guest bedroom. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2023 The zipper pull, strap, and stitching are all nicely coordinated, adding up to a bag that wouldn’t look out of place in your everyday rotation. Rena Behar, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2023 For Isreal, Twinbrook is a reminder of what Rockville used to be decades ago: a community where neighbors recognize each other on walks and look out for each other; a place still evocative of a small town despite its proximity to big developments and the bustle of Washington. Hope Hodge Seck, Washington Post, 15 Nov. 2023 This showed Langdon holding Lula while looking out to some mountains, with Sailor standing on a railing beside them. Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 9 Nov. 2023 Among Carl’s inner circle is his best friend, Sheldon, a beaver described by the series as a flexible thinker who not only has a knack for connecting people but looking out for the underdog. Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Nov. 2023 In his memory, live with authenticity, justice, honesty and kindness, look out for your friends and family, listen to real music and relish the times with good company and plenty of liquor. Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2023 The window of the British interior designer Tamsin Saunders’s childhood bedroom looked out onto the South Downs, the rolling hills that culminate abruptly in steep chalk cliffs along England’s southeast coast. Aimee Farrell Emli Bendixen, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2023 See More

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Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1662, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1752, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lookout was in 1662

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Cite this Entry

“Lookout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lookout. Accessed 3 Dec. 2023.

Kids Definition

lookout

noun
look·​out ˈlu̇k-ˌau̇t How to pronounce lookout (audio)
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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