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
Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2024
The popular drive is filled with lookout points, national parks, wildlife experiences and exquisite dining.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 12 July 2024
Julie Loffredi, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
Unzipped: The peekaboo scrim; the view from the stage looking out at the aucience.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2024
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Noun
Advertisement That doesn’t mean officials will always be able to spot those tackles in games, but the league will be on the lookout to fine offenders in the aftermath.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2024
The popular drive is filled with lookout points, national parks, wildlife experiences and exquisite dining.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 12 July 2024
Verb
This cart offers a sleek design with aerodynamic lines, premium leather seating, and a digital dashboard that wouldn’t look out of place in a luxury car.
—Julie Loffredi, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
Unzipped: The peekaboo scrim; the view from the stage looking out at the aucience.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2024
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“Lookout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lookout. Accessed 12 Sep. 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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