looker-on

noun

Definition of looker-onnext
as in observer

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  1. observer
  2. spectator
  3. onlooker
  4. bystander
Noun
  • 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
Definition of observer
Noun
  • But amid the usual joggers and dog walkers, an unusual gathering had formed: a gaggle of spectators, dressed to impress, paying homage to a heartthrob.
    Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 25 Nov. 2024
  • Later on the record, Lil Nas takes aim at an audience full of spectators, rather than supporters.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of spectator
Noun
  • One jubilant onlooker was Bibianna Ostrand of Pleasure Ridge Park.
    Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Eventually, the pair were physically separated by onlookers from both Falcons and SoNNeikO’s team, AVULUS.
    Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
Definition of onlooker
Noun
  • In footage that has since gone viral, Jason approached the bystander, grabbed his phone, threw it on the ground and repeated the slur back to them.
    Stephen Daw, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Investigators believe the two men who were injured were innocent bystanders, police said.
    Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of bystander
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