Lookout

Pronunciation: /lʊkˌaʊt/

Definitions of lookout

noun a high place or structure affording a wide view for observation

Example Sentences

A1 The lookout spotted a ship on the horizon.

A2 From the lookout, you can see the entire city.

B1 The lookout tower offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

B2 The sailors took turns keeping watch from the lookout.

C1 The lookout's keen eyesight helped them spot the enemy approaching.

C2 The lookout's binoculars allowed them to see far into the distance.

Examples of lookout in a Sentence

formal The security team stationed a lookout on the rooftop to monitor any suspicious activity.

informal Make sure to keep a lookout for any good deals while you're shopping.

slang Hey, be a lookout for the cops while we do this.

figurative As a parent, it's important to always be on the lookout for signs of trouble with your children.

Grammatical Forms of lookout

• past tense: looked
• plural: lookouts
• comparative: more lookout
• superlative: most lookout
• present tense: look
• future tense: will lookout
• perfect tense: have looked out
• continuous tense: is looking out
• singular: lookout
• positive degree: lookout
• infinitive: to lookout
• gerund: looking out
• participle: looked out

Origin and Evolution of lookout

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'lookout' originated from Middle English, derived from the combination of 'look' and 'out'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a person stationed to watch for danger or any other event, the term 'lookout' has evolved to also mean a high place from which a wide view is possible, or a person who keeps watch for something specific.