spotter

noun

spot·​ter ˈspä-tər 

1

: one that makes or applies a spot (as for identification)

2

: one that looks or keeps watch: such as

a

: one that locates enemy targets

b

: a civilian who watches for approaching airplanes

c

: a person who assists another during exercise (as to prevent injury)

3

: one that removes spots

4

: one that places something on or in a desired spot

Examples of spotter in a Sentence

When you lift weights, you should always have a spotter.

Recent Examples on the Web

Alfa spotters will easily distinguish the 1750 and 2000 GTVs by their four headlamps and the interior’s larger twin tachometer and speedometer. —Robert Ross, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2024

One partner acts as the base and the other as the flyer (along with a spotter). —Sherri Gordon, Health, 6 Oct. 2024

Even with a spotter, practicing some skills can be dangerous. —Elizabeth Gabriel, NPR, 2 Sep. 2024

In Kingfisher County, a spotter reported uprooted trees, snapped power lines, and damage to a home that might have been tornado-related, the weather service said. —Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing spotter

• talent spotter
• trend spotter

Kids Definition

spotter

noun

spot·​ter ˈspät-ər 

1

: a person who removes spots

2

: a person who keeps watch : observer

3

: a person who helps another during exercise (as to prevent injury)