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