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

Dozens of soldiers were killed, including 15 spotters. —Isabel Kershner, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2025

Originally hosted by veteran spotters Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors, and Freddie Kraft, along with industry insider Casey Boat, the show became renowned for the dynamic banter and chemistry among the hosts. —Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025

Plane spotters will be happy perched with a Caribbean cocktail in hand enjoying Sint Maarten’s breezes with a view of SXM’s landings and takeoffs. —Johanna Read, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024

Between 1947 and 1952, fire spotters spent shifts in the canopy of this giant karri tree, on a platform 174 feet above ground. —Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing spotter

• talent spotter
• trend spotter

Rhymes for spotter

• blotter
• cotter
• daughter
• hotter
• mater
• otter
• plotter
• rotter
• slaughter
• squatter
• totter
• trotter

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)