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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Zach Wichter, USA Today, 27 July 2025
Under Canvas Grand Canyon is well situated near the Mather Point and Grandview Point lookouts, while Under Canvas Lake Powell-Grand Staircase is a great launch spot for those looking to take a pontoon boat tour through the breathtaking slot canyons.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 28 June 2025
Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
Allen eventually took him under his wing and looked out for him over the years.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 29 July 2025
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Noun
The state and national parks, almost all of which are free to access, have nearly endless trails and scenic lookouts.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 27 July 2025
Under Canvas Grand Canyon is well situated near the Mather Point and Grandview Point lookouts, while Under Canvas Lake Powell-Grand Staircase is a great launch spot for those looking to take a pontoon boat tour through the breathtaking slot canyons.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 28 June 2025
Verb
The results are still visible in stucco and steel and glass, perched above canyons, tucked along curling streets, looking out toward the Observatory and the basin beyond.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
Allen eventually took him under his wing and looked out for him over the years.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 29 July 2025
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“Lookout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lookout. Accessed 6 Aug. 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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