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Lookouts Meaning in English

word · lemma: lookout

ˈɫʊˌkaʊt
LUUK-owt
lˈʊkaʊts
LUUK-owts

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.

basic

The mountain has several lookouts for visitors.

basic

Two lookouts warned the group when the police arrived.

basic

We climbed up to one of the best lookouts for sunset.

natural

The thieves posted lookouts to make sure no one saw them.

natural

There are always lookouts watching for trouble in this neighborhood.

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