watcher

noun

watch·​er ˈwä-chər 

ˈwȯ-

: one that watches: such as

a

: one that sits up or continues awake at night

b

: watchman

c(1)

: one that keeps watch beside a dead person

(2)

: one that attends a sick person at night

d

: a person who closely follows or observes someone or something

a Supreme Court watcher

—often used in combination

celebrity-watchers

e

: a representative of a party or candidate who is stationed at the polls on an election day to watch the conduct of officials and voters

Synonyms of watcher

• guardian
• custodian
• guard
• keeper
• warden
• sentinel
• watch
• observer

Examples of watcher in a Sentence

the inexperienced babysitter turned out to be a well-meaning but hopelessly incompetent watcher of young children

a safari that affords wildlife watchers plenty of opportunities to see Africa's grandest creatures in their natural habitat

Recent Examples on the Web

While not confirmed, many royal watchers believe that the Princess of Wales reinvented one of Diana’s sapphire necklaces into a stunning pendant. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 26 June 2026

After two full moons in May, California sky watchers had to wait nearly a month to see another one. — Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2026

Royal watchers are waiting for more details about plans for the palace. — Danica Kirka, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2026

Driving that valuation, prediction market industry watchers say, is the opportunity these markets have with institutional traders. — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 24 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing watcher

• bird-watcher
• clock-watcher
• fire watcher