lookout

Meaning

Noun

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

Related

Similar words

• sentry
• surveillance
• vigil
• watch

Origin

• From the verb phrase look out.