lookout
/ˈlʊkaʊt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: lookouts
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A vantage point with a view of the surrounding area.
Noun
Examples
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.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A session of watching for an approaching enemy, police, etc.
Noun
Examples
We kept a lookout all night, but nobody came.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “lookout” mean?
A vantage point with a view of the surrounding area.
Is “lookout” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.