spotter

noun

spot·​ter ˈspä-tər How to pronounce spotter (audio)
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.
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Being a spotter was not a role Agam Berger coveted. Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 5 Oct. 2024 From Problem Spotters To Problem Solvers Nothing indicates leadership skills more than being both a problem spotter and a problem solver. Curtis Odom, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024 Rearview Mirror Back in the day, racecar drivers had a ride-along mechanic, who doubled as a spotter for other cars. Emma Grey Ellis, WIRED, 27 May 2016 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 See all Example Sentences for spotter 

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of spotter was in 1611

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“Spotter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spotter. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

spotter

noun
spot·​ter ˈspät-ər How to pronounce spotter (audio)
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)

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