look·out
ˈlu̇k-ˌau̇t 
looked out; looking out; looks out
: to take care or concern oneself
—used with for
looking out for number one
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Examples of lookout in a Sentence
Noun
The troops posted a lookout for the night.
The mountain road had several lookouts where you could enjoy the view.
Verb
if you go in those woods, look out for snakes!
as a fiduciary, she has an obligation to look out for our interests
Recent Examples on the Web
Lauryn Jiles, Miami Herald, 31 May 2024
In the video, which was not independently verified by The New York Times, Palestinian fighters, some wearing Hamas headbands, can be seen binding the hands of five Israeli female hostages who served as lookouts at Nahal Oz, a military base near the Gaza border.
—Michael Levenson, New York Times, 22 May 2024
Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2024
Meanwhile, ahead of his surprise performance, Joe shared a video on his Instagram Stories of Nick looking out from a window from Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 24 May 2024
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Noun
And no snack or meal is complete without a show — the Green Army Drum Corps perform and march all around Toy Story Land, so be on the lookout and snap a few photos with them.
—Lauryn Jiles, Miami Herald, 31 May 2024
In the video, which was not independently verified by The New York Times, Palestinian fighters, some wearing Hamas headbands, can be seen binding the hands of five Israeli female hostages who served as lookouts at Nahal Oz, a military base near the Gaza border.
—Michael Levenson, New York Times, 22 May 2024
Verb
Here, guests can dine on authentic Greek cuisine while looking out at the Acropolis, lit up every night for your viewing pleasure.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2024
Meanwhile, ahead of his surprise performance, Joe shared a video on his Instagram Stories of Nick looking out from a window from Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 24 May 2024
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“Lookout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lookout. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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lookout
noun
look·out
ˈlu̇k-ˌau̇t
1
: a person who keeps watch
2
: a high place or structure from which a wide view is possible
3
: a careful looking or watching
4
5
: a matter of care or concern
the plants are wilting, but that's not my lookout
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