looker-on

noun

look·​er-on ˌlu̇-kər-ˈȯn How to pronounce looker-on (audio)
-ˈän
plural lookers-on

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Shortly after the Paris Couture Week show, beauty fanatics and experts quickly began to dissect McGrath’s brilliant makeup artistry, earning high praise from notable lookers-on. Claire Sullivan, WWD, 23 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1536, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of looker-on was in 1536

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“Looker-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/looker-on. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.

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looker-on

noun
look·​er-on
ˌlu̇k-ə-ˈrȯn,
-ˈrän
plural lookers-on

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