lookout
|look/out|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈlʊkˌaʊt/
🇬🇧
/ˈlʊk.aʊt/
watchful observation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'lookout' originates from the combination of 'look' and 'out', where 'look' meant 'to see' and 'out' indicated 'outside'.
Historical Evolution
'lookout' changed from the phrase 'look out' used in the 17th century to refer to a place or person keeping watch.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to see outside', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person or place keeping watch'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who keeps watch for danger or trouble.
The lookout spotted the enemy ship approaching.
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Noun 2
a high place or structure from which a wide view is possible.
We climbed to the lookout to enjoy the view of the valley.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35