scout

noun
UK: /skaʊt/
US: /skaʊt/

  1. A person sent out to gather information about the enemy's position, strength, or movements.

    1. The scout saw the enemy. [ ] [ ]
    2. Our scout returned with vital intelligence about the approaching army. [ ] [ ]

  2. A person, especially someone in a sports or entertainment industry, who looks for promising new talent.

    1. He is a baseball scout. [ ] [ ]
    2. The record label sent a scout to see if the band was worth signing. [ ] [ ]

  3. A member of the Scouts, an organization for young people that provides activities and teaches practical and outdoor skills.

    1. She is a Scout leader. [ ] [ ]
    2. My son enjoys camping trips as a Scout. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

spy reconnoiter explore talent scout
scout verb

  1. To explore an area or gather information, especially for military purposes.

    1. They scouted the area. [ ] [ ]
    2. We need to scout out a good location for our camp before nightfall. [ ] [ ]

  2. To look for someone or something in a careful and thorough way.

    1. She scouted for a new car. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company is scouting for potential acquisitions to expand its business. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "scout" in English means: A person sent out to gather information about the enemy's position, strength, or movements., A person, especially someone in a sports or entertainment industry, who looks for promising new talent., A member of the Scouts, an organization for young people that provides activities and teaches practical and outdoor skills..

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

Synonyms for "scout": spy, reconnoiter, explore, talent scout.

Example usage of "scout": "The scout saw the enemy.". More examples on the page.