lookout
/ˈlʊkaʊt/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.61 in modern English
11
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
A vantage point with a view of the surrounding area.
noun
A subject for observation; a prospect or view.
noun
One's perspective, outlook; hence, one's responsibility. (used with a possessive pronoun or a noun in a possessive form).
noun
An observation window.
noun
A joist that extends in cantilever out from the exterior wall (or wall plate) of a building, supporting the roof sheathing and providing a nailing surface for the fascia boards.
name
A census-designated place in Modoc County, California, United States.
Example Sentences
- "Gulangyu island has a spectacular crows-nest lookout reached by winding stone staircases. From so high, the Nationalist islands look like lumps of cookie batter dropped onto the smooth harbor, with picturesque sailing junks not far away."
- "We kept a lookout all night, but nobody came."
- "The raid failed when the lookout noticed the enemy group."
- "A lack of lookouts was partially responsible for the deaths of two track workers at Margam East Junction in south Wales on July 3, according to an interim report published by the Rail Accident Investigation Branch on December 5. [...] "The absence of a lookout with no involvement in the work activity removed a vital safety barrier," says the report."
- "Looking, seeing: search or searching; Looking-for (B.), expectation; Lookout, a careful watching for: an elevated place from which to observe: one engaged in watching. And, you know, she OUGHT to keep enough to pay for her season-ticket; but no, she comes to me about that, and I have to find the money." "It's a poor lookout," said Mrs. Morel bitterly."
- "Every person's interest is his own lookout."
Etymology
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˈlʊkaʊt/
- British English: /ˈlʊkaʊt/