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Lookout

/ˈlʊkaʊt/

A vantage point with a view of the surrounding area.

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📖 Definitions of "Lookout"

noun

1
A vantage point with a view of the surrounding area.
2
A session of watching for an approaching enemy, police, etc.
"We kept a lookout all night, but nobody came."
3
A person on watch for approaching enemy, police, danger, etc.
"The raid failed when the lookout noticed the enemy group."
4
A subject for observation; a prospect or view.

🔄 Synonyms of "Lookout"

11 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
sentrynoun	A guard, particularly on duty at the entrance to a military base.
scoutnoun	A member of any number of youth organizations belonging to the international scout movement, such as the Boy Scouts of America or Girl Scouts of the United States.
picketnoun	A protester positioned outside an office, workplace etc. during a strike (usually in plural); also the protest itself.
outlooknoun	An attitude or point of view.
watchverb	A portable or wearable timepiece.
observatorynoun	A place where stars, planets and other celestial bodies are observed, usually through a telescope; also place for observing meteorological or other natural phenomena.
observation postnoun	a lookout or vantage point
lookout mannoun	A person employed to watch for danger etc.
observation towernoun	a structure used to view events from a long distance and to create a full 360 degree range of vision
lookout stationnoun	a structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings
sentinelnoun	A sentry, watch, or guard.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Lookout"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
observation postnoun	a lookout or vantage point
outlooknoun	An attitude or point of view.
lookout mannoun	A person employed to watch for danger etc.
sentinelnoun	A sentry, watch, or guard.
sentrynoun	A guard, particularly on duty at the entrance to a military base.
watchnoun	A portable or wearable timepiece.
scoutnoun	A member of any number of youth organizations belonging to the international scout movement, such as the Boy Scouts of America or Girl Scouts of the United States.
picketnoun	A protester positioned outside an office, workplace etc. during a strike (usually in plural); also the protest itself.
observatorynoun	A place where stars, planets and other celestial bodies are observed, usually through a telescope; also place for observing meteorological or other natural phenomena.
lookout stationnoun	a structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings
observation towernoun	a structure used to view events from a long distance and to create a full 360 degree range of vision
viewpointnoun	An angle, outlook or point of view.
look-outnoun	Alternative spelling of lookout. [A vantage point with a view of the surrounding area.]
spotternoun	A person who observes something.
observationnoun	The act of observing, and the fact of being observed (see observance)
attentionnoun	(uncountable) Mental focus.
noticenoun	(chiefly uncountable) The act of observing; perception.
abreast	Informed, well-informed, familiar, acquainted.
researchnoun	(uncountable, countable in some dialects) Diligent inquiry or examination to seek or revise facts, principles, theories, applications, etc. (that are currently available, or that are familiar to one's self).
vigilancenoun	Alert watchfulness.