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 But with high-yield corporate bonds struggling, Wolfe Research technical strategist Rob Ginsberg thinks stock investors should be on the lookout. — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 27 July 2026 The vessel's forward view was obstructed by a deckhouse and crane, and no crewmember had been assigned to serve as a lookout, officials said. — ABC News, 23 July 2026 The sailboat the children were aboard, meanwhile, had stalled after losing wind and was in the path of the barge — which Insua failed to see because no one aboard had been assigned as a lookout. — Bethany Brown, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026 This New Jersey home, atop a lookout spot Washington used to spy on British troops during the American Revolution, was recently listed for the fitting price. — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 17 July 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
  • Every trail, overlook and improvement reflects decades of thoughtful stewardship.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Before long, the train passes Bridal Veil Falls, where water spills down a granite cliff beside the tracks, followed by Inspiration Point, a dramatic overlook that offers sweeping views back toward Skagway and the Taiya Inlet.
    — Bailey Berg, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of overlook
Noun
  • Gifting bird's-eye views of London from 138 feet above the River Thames, this permanent feature debuted in 2014 as one of the most unique vantage points in the city.
    — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Ultimately, Ogunyemi's view of leadership depends on a willingness to tolerate uncertainty.
    — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of view
Noun
  • How can anyone dare to let their guard down and risk being hurt once again?
    — Annika Pham, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Rookie Carver Willis got first-team reps at right guard, and Jordan James saw action with the second team after missing time with a rib injury.
    — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of guard
Noun
  • There is no additional preseason game check added because one player takes 50 snaps while a starter watches from the sideline.
    — Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The watch is for Northern Craven, Southern Craven and Inland Onslow as well as Pitt, Greene, Beaufort, Duplin, Lenoir, Jones and Pamlico counties.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of watch
Noun
  • The spectacular images are therefore only the visible layer of what these observatories are doing.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The observatory will provide updates on weather conditions and meteor visibility on its website and social media accounts, according to McCown.
    — Vince Basada, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2026
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  • More from this past week • A transgender woman who works as a custodian at the University of Kansas was reported for using the wrong restroom under a new state law.
    — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Zuckerberg is referencing OpenAI and Anthropic, which operate on the premise that hyper-smart AI is both inevitable and apocalyptic—and therefore safe only in the hands of the wisest custodians (themselves).
    — Will Oremus, The Atlantic, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of custodian
Noun
  • Reaching it means climbing down the tower steps and padding past other guests’s doors late at night.
    — Megan Rose Murray, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The tower would be built on a two-acre portion of the site that includes the church’s parking lot.
    — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of tower
Noun
  • As families prepare for the first day of classes, parents and guardians are gathering school supplies, arranging carpools and figuring out how their children will get to and from school.
    — Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The law requires that minors under 16 link their social media accounts to a legal guardian to ensure supervision.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
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