: one that watches: such as
a
: one that sits up or continues awake at night
b
: watchman
c(1)
: one that keeps watch beside a dead person
(2)
: one that attends a sick person at night
d
: a person who closely follows or observes someone or something
a Supreme Court watcher
—often used in combinationcelebrity-watchers
e
: a representative of a party or candidate who is stationed at the polls on an election day to watch the conduct of officials and voters
Synonyms
Examples of watcher in a Sentence
the inexperienced babysitter turned out to be a well-meaning but hopelessly incompetent watcher of young children
a safari that affords wildlife watchers plenty of opportunities to see Africa's grandest creatures in their natural habitat
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Industry watchers were expectant the film would get a U.S. deal soon after its Cannes launch.
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Tom Tapp, Deadline, 21 June 2024
Despite the moment of drama, Noble was already known and loved by royal watchers.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 17 June 2024
Despite the fact that the event—also known as the King’s Birthday Parade—is held in June for the express purpose of ensuring good weather, royals and royal watchers on The Mall were met with torrential downpours.
—Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 15 June 2024
Best Book of a Musical could prove to be an early clue for Best Musical watchers, as the same top two contenders – Suffs and Hell’s Kitchen – also go head-to-head in this race.
—Ben Zauzmer, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 June 2024
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Tom Tapp, Deadline, 21 June 2024
Despite the moment of drama, Noble was already known and loved by royal watchers.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 17 June 2024
Despite the fact that the event—also known as the King’s Birthday Parade—is held in June for the express purpose of ensuring good weather, royals and royal watchers on The Mall were met with torrential downpours.
—Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 15 June 2024
Best Book of a Musical could prove to be an early clue for Best Musical watchers, as the same top two contenders – Suffs and Hell’s Kitchen – also go head-to-head in this race.
—Ben Zauzmer, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 June 2024
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“Watcher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/watcher. Accessed 29 Jun. 2024.
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