scout — a person sent out to gather information about the enemy or to explore an area
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person sent out to gather information about the enemy or to explore an area
Pronunciation (IPA): /skaʊt/
Example Sentences
- The football scout discovered a talented quarterback eating pizza at a gas station.
- She decided to scout the shopping mall before the big sale started.
- The movie scout is always looking for the perfect filming location.
scout
NOUN[/skaʊt/]
a person sent out to gather information about the enemy or to explore an area
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Scout derives from Old French 'escouter', meaning 'to listen or hear'. The word evolved to mean 'to reconnoiter' as scouts were soldiers who listened for enemy sounds and gathered intelligence about opposing forces.
Breakdown
Old French 'escouter' (to listen, to hear) → scout (one who listens/gathers information by observation). The semantic shift reflects the scout's primary function of gathering intelligence through vigilant observation and listening.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The football scout discovered a talented quarterback eating pizza at a gas station.”
“She decided to scout the shopping mall before the big sale started.”
“The movie scout is always looking for the perfect filming location.”
“As a good scout, he was always prepared with snacks and band-aids.”
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