English Explanatory Dictionary

onlooker

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A spectator; someone looks on or watches, without becoming involved or participating.

Pronunciation

/ˈɒnlʊkə/ /ˈɔnlɵkə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-onlooker.wav /ˈɑnlʊkɚ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-onlooker.wav /ˈɔnlʊkɚ/ /ˈɔnlʊkə/ /ˈɔnlʉkəɾ/ /ˈɒnlʉkəɹ/

Word forms

onlooker onlookers

Etymology

From on + look + -er, probably from the verb look on, but compare with onlook.

Synonyms

bystander
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