Synonyms of watcher

watcher

noun

ˈwä-chər 

1

as in guardian

a person or group that watches over someone or something

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• guardian
• custodian
• guard
• keeper
• warden
• sentinel
• watch
• observer
• watchman
• sentry
• bodyguard
• warder
• patrol
• lookout
• picket
• minder
• defender
• spotter
• watchdog
• escort
• gatekeeper
• honor guard
• convoy
• surveillant
• hack

2

as in observer

someone who sees or watches something

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• observer
• viewer
• spectator
• witness
• onlooker
• bystander
• eyewitness
• spy
• voyeur
• peeper

Examples of watcher in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Here's what debate watchers said in CBS News poll Views of Vance, Walz ahead of debate — CBS News poll Poll: Tight race in Georgia, where Trump has 2-point edge over Harris Trump v. Harris poll: How much does their likability — or unlikability — matter? —Anthony Salvanto, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2024

The Mindo Cloud Forest, a haven for bird watchers and nature lovers, is just a few hours away. —Josh Rivera, USA TODAY, 13 Oct. 2024

Michigan footprint worries Speculation about the fate of Stellantis’ U.S. headquarters and tech center in Auburn Hills isn’t new (it was brought up by some company watchers at the time of the merger). —Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, 12 Oct. 2024

In 1946, watchers of the Draconids spotted 50 to 100 meteors per minute in the United States. —Olatunji Osho-Williams, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024