Definition of OBSERVER

observer

Plural: observers

Noun

  • A person who watches or notices something.
  • a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
  • an expert who observes and comments on something
  • One who makes observations, monitors or takes notice
  • One who adheres or follows laws, guidelines, etc.
  • A person sent as a representative, to a meeting or other function to monitor but not to participate
  • A country or other entity which has limited participation rights within an organization.
  • A crew member on an aircraft who makes observations of enemy positions or aircraft
  • A sentry etc. manning an observation post

Examples

  • An astute Words With Friends observer can predict their opponent’s strategy.
  • I shall be an observer of the local customs.
  • Most impartial observers agreed that Sampras had not served well.
  • The only crew-member to survive the crash was the Canadian observer.
  • The UN sent many observers to the country's first elections.
  • The Vatican and Palestine have observer status at the UN.
  • We waited till dusk when the observers' vision was poorest.

Origin / Etymology

From observe + -er.

Antonyms

observee

Scrabble Score: 13

observer: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
observer: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
observer: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

observer: valid Words With Friends Word