lookout

Meaning

1. A vantage point with a view of the surrounding area.
2. A session of watching for an approaching enemy, police, etc.
3. A person on watch for approaching enemy, police, danger, etc.
4. A subject for observation; a prospect or view.
5. One's perspective, outlook; hence, one's responsibility. (used with a possessive pronoun or a noun in a possessive form).
6. An observation window.
7. 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.

Synonyms

watch

⌚

guard

💂

sentinel

sentry

scout

tower

observation tower

precaution

observation post

watchtower

platform

terrace

spotter

lookout man

vigilance

crow's nest

careful

caution

observatory

outlook

picket

stage

vantage

watchman

window

🪟

watchout

lookout station

heholder

altertness

surveillance

control tower

caretaker

turret

watch-keeping

vantage point

viewpoint

beware

warning

⚠️

belvedere

watchdog

watchhouse

watch out

beholder

attention

lookout tower

perceiver

patrol ship

security guard

patrol

overlook

sentry box

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈlʊkaʊt/

Etymology

Deverbal from look out.