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 of onlooker from the Web
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Still, others pointed out that North is far from the only child to ever have her curls straightened and assured worried onlookers that her curl pattern will likely be fine.
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Trump and Kim landed in a city teeming with media and onlookers of all stripes, from foreign policy analysts like Kelly and Enos to former basketball star Dennis Rodman, who claims to be a friend of the two leaders.
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The duo — English brothers who merge White Stripes-ian blues-rock with stoner rock riffs and a knack for catchy songwriting — has come a long way since opening its first U.S. tour at Tremont Music Hall for less than 100 onlookers four years ago.
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As a flurry of horsemen, onlookers and reporters bustled around the backside in search of the next Derby and Oaks stars, Fierro led his horse back to Foley's stable covered in dust, content to retreat to behind the scenes.
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Police officers stood guard by the doors, and fans and onlookers gathered outside.
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The paneled courtroom in U.S. District Court in Manhattan was packed with attorneys, reporters and onlookers.
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Nearly a decade after Caylee Anthony’s death, the mystery continues to baffle and outrage onlookers who wonder what, exactly, happened to the 2-year-old girl who was last seen alive in June 2008.
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With more serious cases, hiring outside attorneys can be a good PR move for regaining trust among employees and onlookers.
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First Known Use of onlooker
1606
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Definition of onlooker for English Language Learners
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: a person who watches an activity or event without being involved in it
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