lookout

noun
UK: /ˈlʊkaʊt/
US: /ˈlʊkaʊt/

  1. A person who watches for danger.

    1. He acted as a lookout while his friends robbed the store.
    2. The lookout spotted the approaching ship and warned the crew about possible danger.

  2. A place from which you can see a long distance.

    1. The old tower is a good lookout for spotting fires.
    2. We climbed to the lookout on the hill to admire the breathtaking view of the valley.

Synonyms

watch observatory vantage point guard observer
lookout intransitive-verb

  1. To watch for something, usually danger or something important.

    1. Lookout for cars when you cross the street always.
    2. The company needs to lookout for new opportunities to expand its market share.
lookout interjection

  1. Used to warn someone to be careful or pay attention.

    1. Lookout! There's a car coming towards you very fast.
    2. Lookout! That branch is about to fall right down to the ground now.
lookout phrasal-verb

  1. To take care of someone

    1. I will lookout for you if you need assistance.
    2. He promised to lookout for his younger brother while their parents were away on a long trip.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "lookout" in English means: A person who watches for danger., A place from which you can see a long distance..

The phonetic transcription of "lookout" is /ˈlʊkaʊt/ in British English and /ˈlʊkaʊt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "lookout": watch, observatory, vantage point, guard, observer.

Example usage of "lookout": "He acted as a lookout while his friends robbed the store.". More examples on the page.