Lookouts Meaning in English
word · lemma: lookout
Definition
People who watch carefully for danger or trouble, especially from a high place; can also mean the places where they stand to observe.
Usage & Nuances
'Lookouts' is plural, used for multiple people or spots. Common in contexts like ships, police, or criminals keeping watch. Can refer to both persons ('the lookouts signaled danger') and physical locations ('mountain lookouts'). Not the same as 'lookout' as warning ('keep a lookout!'), but closely related.
Example Sentences
The police set up lookouts at every corner.
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The mountain has several lookouts for visitors.
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Two lookouts warned the group when the police arrived.
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We climbed up to one of the best lookouts for sunset.
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The thieves posted lookouts to make sure no one saw them.
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There are always lookouts watching for trouble in this neighborhood.
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