lookout

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noun

look·​out ˈlu̇k-ˌau̇t How to pronounce lookout (audio)
1
: one engaged in keeping watch : watchman
2
: an elevated place or structure affording a wide view for observation
3
: a careful looking or watching
on the lookout
4
5
: a matter of care or concern

look out

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verb

looked out; looking out; looks out

intransitive verb

: to take care or concern oneself
used with for
looking out for number one

Examples of lookout in a Sentence

Noun The troops posted a lookout for the night. The mountain road had several lookouts where you could enjoy the view.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Visitors can enjoy a mesmerizing display of towering red rocks in contrast with the deep green pine forests and the expanse of Arizona's usual blue skies from the numerous lookout points throughout the park. Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 8 Mar. 2024 Just make sure to drive defensively and be vigilant — and stay on the lookout for motorbikes. Mya Guarnieri, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2024 Continue your journey east through Badlands National Park, home to a surreal landscape featuring otherworldly rock formations and plenty of scenic lookout points, all along a 39-mile loop. Giovanna Caravetta, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2024 As the European Film Market starts to unwind, the verdict is already in: Even if global economics are rocky, buyers are back and on the lookout. Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 19 Feb. 2024 To get there, follow the signs from Bled’s bathing beach and through the forest to find yourself on the lookout. Laura Hampson, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Feb. 2024 TikTok commenters gushed over the doggie lookout and said more businesses should adopt the idea. Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 3 Feb. 2024 In our ship analogy, having those agile tools to detect and take action against incoming threats is like having both lookouts and radar and capabilities to detect oncoming threats. David Monnier, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024 Police said two men entered the store; after lingering for a few moments, one of them went behind the counter, pulled a gun on the cashier and demanded money, while the other stood lookout. Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2024
Verb
The three kids looked out at mountains and greenery as Lula pointed to something in the distance. Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 4 Mar. 2024 And school employees who looked out for her are more diligent. Ellie Silverman, Washington Post, 3 Mar. 2024 The only other Amazon Original content to look out for in March is live sport. John Archer, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024 There are plenty of features to look out for while looking for the best coffee table for your space. Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2024 Following the latest round of storms in California, Dana Point resident Edward looks out over his seaside home amid concerns of landslides and eroding beaches. Liz Kreutz, NBC News, 23 Feb. 2024 In their staging, Ponyboy breaks the fourth wall, narrating while looking out at the audience. Melena Ryzik Adali Schell, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2024 The defensive-minded Bam Adebayo looked out of place at times in an NBA All-Star Game that included very little defense. Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2024 There are hints of cult activity culminating in a sequence that wouldn’t look out of place cut into an Ari Aster movie. Catherine Bray, Variety, 17 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1662, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1752, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lookout was in 1662

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Cite this Entry

“Lookout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lookout. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

lookout

noun
look·​out ˈlu̇k-ˌau̇t How to pronounce lookout (audio)
1
: a person who keeps watch
2
: a high place or structure from which a wide view is possible
3
: a careful looking or watching
4
5
: a matter of care or concern
the plants are wilting, but that's not my lookout

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