onlooker

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on·look·er | \ ˈȯn-ˌlu̇-kər

, ˈän- \

Definition of onlooker

: one that looks on especially : a passive spectator

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Examples of onlooker in a Sentence

Curious onlookers watched the ceremony. An onlooker noticed the disturbance. A crowd of onlookers gathered at the fire.

Recent Examples on the Web Inside the event, an onlooker told PEOPLE that the pair were open with their affection towards one another. — Katie Campione, PEOPLE.com, 18 June 2021 In a video captured by an onlooker, the group were lifted one-by-one in a basket and brought onto the helicopter. — Washington Post, 8 June 2021 Video evidence of Floyd's killing taken by teenage onlooker Darnella Frazier was key evidence in the murder trial of the offending officer, Derek Chauvin. — Ella Lee, USA TODAY, 25 May 2020 According to People, an onlooker at last night's event claimed that the pair were openly affectionate throughout the evening. — Bianca Betancourt, Harper's BAZAAR, 16 June 2021 Inside the event, an onlooker tells PEOPLE Jenner and Scott were open with their affection towards one another. — Gabrielle Chung, PEOPLE.com, 15 June 2021 One onlooker who had breathlessly hectored the bulls with delirious cries of incitement took a moment to wipe the sweat from his brown. — Washington Post, 19 May 2021 An onlooker curious about the Kiwibot had a similar concern about being on the receiving end of food delivery. — Arlene Borenstein-zuluaga, sun-sentinel.com, 4 June 2021 The giant’s view was lovely enough to make any onlooker’s spirits surge. — Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 12 May 2021

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