Pronunciation: /skaʊt/

Definitions of scout

noun a person who observes and reports on the movements of others

Example Sentences

A1 The scout helped the elderly woman cross the street.

A2 The scout camped in the forest for a week.

B1 The scout group went on a hike in the mountains.

B2 The scout leader organized a community service project.

C1 The scout's keen observation skills helped them navigate through the wilderness.

C2 The scout's resourcefulness and leadership qualities were evident during the survival training.

verb to observe or explore in order to obtain information

Example Sentences

A1 The boy scouts for potential dangers in the forest.

A2 She scouts the area for a good place to set up camp.

B1 The company is scouting for new talent to join their team.

B2 The talent scout is always on the lookout for the next big star.

C1 The explorer scouts the uncharted territory, mapping out new discoveries.

C2 The journalist scouts the city for stories that will captivate readers.

Examples of scout in a Sentence

formal The scout was tasked with surveying the land for potential camping sites.

informal The scout found a great spot for our next camping trip.

slang The scout scoped out the area and found a sweet spot for us to pitch our tents.

figurative She acted as a scout, gathering information on the competition before the big presentation.

Grammatical Forms of scout

past tense

scouted

plural

scouts

comparative

more scout

superlative

most scout

present tense

scouts

future tense

will scout

perfect tense

have scouted

continuous tense

is scouting

singular

scout

positive degree

scout

infinitive

to scout

gerund

scouting

participle

scouting

Origin and Evolution of scout

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'scout' originated from the Middle English word 'scoute' which came from the Old French word 'escouter' meaning 'to listen'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of listening or spying, the meaning of 'scout' evolved over time to refer to someone who explores or observes in order to obtain information. It is now commonly used to describe a member of an organization, such as the Boy Scouts, who is involved in outdoor activities and community service.