observer
noun
ob·serv·er
əb-ˈzər-vər 
Examples of observer in a Sentence
According to one observer, the event was poorly organized.
The star is not visible to an observer without a telescope.
According to one military observer, this change comes after years of planning.
Observers say the economy is improving.
The class has an observer today, so please be on your best behavior.
Recent Examples on the Web
The Roles and Responsibilities for a Fire Watch Security Guard
Fire watch security guards are far from passive observers.
—
Kyle Russell, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
In addition to the shares, Richemont will also have the right to nominate a member and an observer to the Mytheresa board following the close of the deal.
—David Moin, WWD, 19 Nov. 2024
Taken together, political and legal observers have suggested that the two recalls amount to a larger referendum against a progressive approach to criminal justice, which emphasizes shorter prison sentences and alternatives to incarceration, particularly for younger defendants.
—Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024
Last year Sam Altman’s quick leave and return at OpenAI—and more recent leadership changes there—illustrated how such transitions can not only catch team members off guard, but might also be even more shocking to outside observers.
—Igor Ryabenkiy, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for observer 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Kyle Russell, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
In addition to the shares, Richemont will also have the right to nominate a member and an observer to the Mytheresa board following the close of the deal.
—David Moin, WWD, 19 Nov. 2024
Taken together, political and legal observers have suggested that the two recalls amount to a larger referendum against a progressive approach to criminal justice, which emphasizes shorter prison sentences and alternatives to incarceration, particularly for younger defendants.
—Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024
Last year Sam Altman’s quick leave and return at OpenAI—and more recent leadership changes there—illustrated how such transitions can not only catch team members off guard, but might also be even more shocking to outside observers.
—Igor Ryabenkiy, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for observer
Dictionary Entries Near observer
Cite this Entry
“Observer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/observer. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share