watcher

noun

ˈwä-chər How to pronounce watcher (audio)
Definition of watchernext
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

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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

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Recent Examples of watcher Some Cuba watchers are skeptical Rodríguez Castro could assume a leading role in the official government. — Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 6 July 2026 The ring appears to have been further altered since then, with some eagle-eyed royal watchers even claiming that the center stone is now an emerald cut instead of a cushion cut. — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 6 July 2026 For months, industry watchers had bet on American names, such as Ralph Lauren, or on Vivienne Westwood, whom Swift wears often. — ABC News, 6 July 2026 Camilla, who was once shunned by the public, eventually won over many royal watchers through her charitable work and support of the king. — Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for watcher
Recent Examples of Synonyms for watcher
  1. guardian
  2. observer
  3. custodian
  4. viewer
  5. guard
  6. spectator
  7. keeper
  8. warden
Noun
  • 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
Definition of guardian
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  • Aviation observers studying pictures of the aircraft said the new plane appears to lack external modifications to the tail cone associated with a type of directional infrared missile defense system.
    — Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 10 July 2026
  • Some market observers contend that concerns about future inflation contribute to higher long-term borrowing costs.
    — Jason Phillips, USA Today, 10 July 2026
Definition of observer
Noun
  • The deals, reached to avert a strike in April, promised double-digit raises to teachers, aides, custodians and other workers.
    — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • That said, in practice, most IRA custodians will have their own documentation requirements.
    — James Lange, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
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  • Through their fantastical ordeals, the X-Men illustrate qualities that inspire viewers, young and old.
    — Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • The Women’s World Cup isn’t until 2027, so these viewers aren’t factoring in that the women will likely win some prize money next year that will also be split.
    — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 9 July 2026
Definition of viewer
Noun
  • Former Houston standout guard Kingston Flemings hit a deep jumper — his toe was ruled on the 3-point line — with three seconds left in OT, slicing Utah’s lead to one, 100-99.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 5 July 2026
  • Tempers flared late in the fourth quarter when Kings center Dylan Cardwell and Nets guard Egor Demin wrestled for a loose ball.
    — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of guard
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  • The decision drew widespread public anger, both toward the Norwegian government, and toward spectators who sought out Freya and disregarded official warnings.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • The weeklong preliminary hearing attracted intense media coverage and spectators who lined up — sometimes overnight — for one of 14 seats in the courtroom reserved for the public.
    — Hannah Schoenbaum, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026
Definition of spectator
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  • The critical moment took place before that, when the taker didn’t accurately perceive or interpret the movements of the ’keeper.
    — Geir Jordet, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • But the White Sox drafted a keeper that year in Hall of Famer Harold Baines.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026
Definition of keeper
Noun
  • There’s also a tiny museum and a house where the island’s wardens live.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 8 July 2026
  • Judge McCaslin weighed in on the laptop issue during Monday's hearing, saying that the prison warden would not allow Murdaugh to keep a laptop in his cell due to safety concerns.
    — Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of warden

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