noun
- people who watch for danger or keep guard
- high places or structures used for watching or observing
- careful watching for something
Examples
- The ship posted lookouts on deck to watch for icebergs.
- Two lookouts were stationed at the entrance to warn of approaching enemies.
- The mountain lookouts provided excellent views of the surrounding valley.
- Forest rangers used the fire lookouts to spot smoke in the distance.
- The scouts kept careful lookouts for any signs of the missing hikers.
- Security guards maintained constant lookouts during the night shift.
- The lighthouse served as one of the most important coastal lookouts.