talent scout

noun

: a person engaged in discovering and recruiting people of talent for a specialized field or activity

Examples of talent scout in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Where, normally, pro dancers are sought out by the show’s talent scouts, ever on the hunt for rising stars in the world of dance, Zaikman’s audition process was broadcast for the whole world to see. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Nov. 2026

Using that relationship, Epstein had posed as a talent scout for the brand, luring young women to his hotel room under the pretext of auditions. — Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026

In 2014 Bridgers was cast in an iPhone commercial after a talent scout saw her perform with Sloppy Jane. — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Aug. 2026

Mercedes’ top talent scout, Gwen Lagrue, is leaving the team and joining Red Bull to become the director of the Red Bull Junior Programme in 2027. — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 27 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1936, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for talent scout

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Kids Definition

talent scout

noun

: a person engaged in discovering and recruiting people with special talents