Definition of OBSERVER

observer

Meanings

Plural: observers

Noun

  • a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
  • an expert who observes and comments on something
  • One who makes observations, monitors or takes notice
  • One who adheres or follows laws, guidelines, etc.
  • A person sent as a representative, to a meeting or other function to monitor but not to participate
  • A country or other entity which has limited participation rights within an organization.
  • A crew member on an aircraft who makes observations of enemy positions or aircraft
  • A sentry etc. manning an observation post

Origin / Etymology

From observe + -er.

Antonyms

observee

Scrabble Score: 13

observer is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
observer is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
observer is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

observer is a valid Words With Friends word