English Explanatory Dictionary

lookout

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A vantage point with a view of the surrounding area.
  2. A session of watching for an approaching enemy, police, etc.
  3. A person on watch for approaching enemy, police, danger, etc.
  4. A subject for observation; a prospect or view.
  5. One's perspective, outlook; hence, one's responsibility. (used with a possessive pronoun or a noun in a possessive form).
  6. An observation window.
  7. A joist that extends in cantilever out from the exterior wall (or wall plate) of a building, supporting the roof sheathing and providing a nailing surface for the fascia boards.
name
  1. A census-designated place in Modoc County, California, United States.

Pronunciation

/ˈlʊkaʊt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-lookout.wav

Word forms

lookout lookouts look-out

Etymology

Deverbal from look out.

Synonyms

sentry surveillance vigil watch lookout man watchout outlooker

Derived words

be on the lookout be-on-the-lookout fire lookout tower keep a lookout lookout man lookout tower on the lookout
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