1
: one that makes or applies a spot (as for identification)
2
: one that looks or keeps watch: such as
a
: one that locates enemy targets
b
: a civilian who watches for approaching airplanes
c
: a person who assists another during exercise (as to prevent injury)
3
: one that removes spots
4
: one that places something on or in a desired spot
Examples of spotter in a Sentence
When you lift weights, you should always have a spotter.
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Meanwhile, storm spotters and drone videos observed another tornado of unknown strength north of the larger tornado.
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Kansas City Star, 19 Apr. 2026
The county had spotters out tracking the storms, Klinger said.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
Weather spotters confirmed the tornado and it was said to be moving northeast at a pace of roughly 30 mph.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 17 Apr. 2026
According to Gauthier, the spotter reported hearing a sound that was either the parachutes opening or the climbers making impact with the rock.
—Alyssa Modos, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
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Kansas City Star, 19 Apr. 2026
The county had spotters out tracking the storms, Klinger said.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
Weather spotters confirmed the tornado and it was said to be moving northeast at a pace of roughly 30 mph.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 17 Apr. 2026
According to Gauthier, the spotter reported hearing a sound that was either the parachutes opening or the climbers making impact with the rock.
—Alyssa Modos, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
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“Spotter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spotter. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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