onlooker — A person who watches an event or situation without actively participating in it. Someone who observes what is happening from the sidelines as a spectator.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A person who watches an event or situation without actively participating in it. Someone who observes what is happening from the sidelines as a spectator.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɑːnˌlʊkər/
Korean meaning: 구경꾼, 방관자
Korean pronunciation: 온-룩커 (강세: 온)
Example Sentences
- The street performer's act attracted dozens of onlookers who formed a circle around him.
- The onlookers gasped when the magician made the elephant disappear, but it was just hiding behind a very small curtain.
- Police asked the onlookers to step back and give the ambulance crew room to work.
onlooker
NOUN//ˈɑːnˌlʊkər//
A person who watches an event or situation without actively participating in it. Someone who observes what is happening from the sidelines as a spectator.
A person who watches an event or situation without actively participating in it. Someone who observes what is happening from the sidelines as a spectator.
The onlooker watches the hooker of hearts - a master cooker!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From 16th century English, combining 'on' + 'look' + '-er'. Originally meant someone who looks 'on' or 'upon' a situation without participating.
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The street performer's act attracted dozens of onlookers who formed a circle around him.”
“The onlookers gasped when the magician made the elephant disappear, but it was just hiding behind a very small curtain.”
“Police asked the onlookers to step back and give the ambulance crew room to work.”
“The cat became the center of attention for onlookers when it refused to come down from the tree for three days.”
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