lookout

noun

ˈlu̇k-ˌau̇t How to pronounce lookout (audio)
Definition of lookoutnext
1
as in overlook
a high place or structure from which a wide view is possible we went up to the lookout on the top of the hill to watch the fireworks

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2
as in view
all that can be seen from a certain point we were struck by the amazing beauty of the lookout from the top of the tower

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3
as in guard
a person or group that watches over someone or something make sure to post a lookout so that no one can sneak up on us

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4
as in watch
an act or period of watching for signs of activity, danger, or opportunity one of the robbers kept a lookout for the police

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Recent Examples of lookout This family-friendly beach features a boardwalk with lookouts, playground, volleyball courts, and horseshoe pits. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 July 2026 Lin is asking collectors and vendors to be on the lookout and to let the arcade or police know if the cards are spotted. — Jason Rantala, CBS News, 1 July 2026 The projects include things like installing mid-block pedestrian crossings, new pavement markings and signs warning drivers to be on the lookout for pedestrians. — Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026 Coin collectors will soon have another commodity to be on the lookout for. — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for lookout
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lookout
  1. overlook
  2. view
  3. guard
  4. watch
  5. observatory
  6. custodian
  7. tower
  8. guardian
Noun
  • Approaching the little village of Arcadia, the highway climbs a steep grade before reaching an overlook, where the trees break and the full sweep of the blue horizon 370 feet above Lake Michigan comes into view at Inspiration Point.
    — Stacy Conde, Midwest Living, 9 July 2026
  • Some travelers are drawn to the neon signs and roadside attractions of Route 66, while others prefer mountain overlooks or dramatic coastal scenery.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026
Definition of overlook
Noun
  • Once Spieth took the unplayable, the hill blocked any view of what was actually going on.
    — Brody Miller, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • The skyline matters, but unlike too many rooftop spots in Manhattan, the kitchen here actually keeps pace with the view.
    — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
Definition of view
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  • Ahead of the trophy celebrations, the Spanish extended an olive branch, providing a guard of honour to their opponents.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • Cots, bottle warmers, bottle sterilizing tablets, and bed guards are offered, as well as babysitting services, swimming lessons, complimentary non-motorized water sports, and blended baby food especially prepared by the chef.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026
Definition of guard
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  • Investors will be keeping a close watch on the listing of SBI Fund Management next week, as strong post IPO gains would increase appetite for new issues.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 17 July 2026
  • Co-owner Jeff Lyell closed a block of Morgan Ford Road and rolled in a massive screen, creating one of the city's largest and most authentic watch parties.
    — Meredith Nierman, NPR, 17 July 2026
Definition of watch
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  • Guests can hike, cycle, or ski up to Moonshack, a secluded cabin built from reclaimed timber next to an observatory with a telescope on par with those used by major research universities.
    — Jesse Ashlock, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2026
  • The two observatories discovered the black hole after watching a star orbiting around something massive but dark, and which therefore could not be seen.
    — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 14 July 2026
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  • Assets in a custodial account may be considered the child's, even though a parent or other adult serves as the custodian.
    — Elizabeth Gravier,Dan Avery, CNBC, 16 July 2026
  • The union represents over 250,000 classified public school employees, like bus drivers, custodians, food service workers, para-educators, clerical staff and campus security guards.
    — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 15 July 2026
Definition of custodian
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  • Iran also reported strikes on the strategic Qeshm Island and on Friday said that its Chabahar port, where India operates a terminal, was attacked and a control tower was destroyed.
    — Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 18 July 2026
  • Inspired by the Alhambra in Spain’s Granada, the mosque has a 33-meter (108-foot)-high minaret that overlooks the Seine River — complementing but not overshadowing the twin towers of nearby Notre Dame Cathedral.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
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  • All of these titles were chosen based on parental and guardians’ reports of the subjects’ favorite programs.
    — Whitney Friedlander, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026
  • The family had been living on Shikoku island in Japan – a country where, until a law change this April, only one parent could be considered a child’s legal guardian after divorce.
    — Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 12 July 2026
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