look·out
ˈlu̇k-ˌau̇t 
looked out; looking out; looks out
: to take care or concern oneself
—used with for
looking out for number one
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
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Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2025
The complaint also alleges that Dennis did not maintain proper lookout, did not keep her vehicle under proper control, did not apply her brakes, and did not utilize the last clear chance, in addition to driving under the influence.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Cam Inman, Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2025
That’s so sweet of Witkoff and Kushner to be looking out for Israel’s interests.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
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Noun
So, fellow collectors, be on the lookout.
—Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2025
The complaint also alleges that Dennis did not maintain proper lookout, did not keep her vehicle under proper control, did not apply her brakes, and did not utilize the last clear chance, in addition to driving under the influence.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
The 49ers also must look out for safety Jalen Pitre as well as linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair, who got his start on the Niners.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2025
That’s so sweet of Witkoff and Kushner to be looking out for Israel’s interests.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
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“Lookout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lookout. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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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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