lookout

Definition

A vantage point with a view of the surrounding area.

Etymology

Deverbal from look out.

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."