Pronunciation: /ɑnˌlʊkər/

Definitions of onlooker

noun a person who watches an event or situation without taking part in it

Example Sentences

A1 The onlooker watched the street performer with wide eyes.

A2 As an onlooker, she observed the heated argument from a safe distance.

B1 The onlooker couldn't help but feel a sense of curiosity as he watched the crime scene unfold.

B2 The onlooker was drawn into the intense atmosphere of the protest, despite trying to remain impartial.

C1 The onlooker's keen observations and insights added depth to the investigation.

C2 The onlooker's presence at the trial provided a valuable perspective for the jury to consider.

Examples of onlooker in a Sentence

formal The onlooker observed the experiment with great interest.

informal The onlooker couldn't help but stare at the commotion.

slang The onlooker was totally checking out the new car.

figurative The onlooker's eyes were like magnets, drawn to the spectacle before them.

Grammatical Forms of onlooker

past tense

watched

plural

onlookers

comparative

more onlooker

superlative

most onlooker

present tense

onlook

future tense

will onlook

perfect tense

have onlooked

continuous tense

is onlooking

singular

onlooker

positive degree

onlooker

infinitive

to onlook

gerund

onlooking

participle

onlooked

Origin and Evolution of onlooker

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'onlooker' originated from the Middle English term 'onloken', which means to look on or observe.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'onlooker' has come to refer to someone who observes a situation or event without actively participating in it.