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watcher

WOCH-uh

Watcher (noun) means someone who watches or observes something closely, often in a professional capacity. Example: “The bird watcher spent hours in the reserve with her binoculars.”

noun
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Someone who watches or observes something closely, often in a professional capacity.
"The bird watcher spent hours in the reserve with her binoculars."
"Election watchers reported no major irregularities."

How to Use Watcher

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA person who observes something regularly or closely, often as part of their role.

Common pairings
a bird watcher market watcher election watcher

Word Forms

watchers plural

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Etymology

From Middle English wacchere, formed from watch plus -er.

Origin: Middle English

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “watcher” mean?

The word “watcher” means someone who watches or observes something closely, often in a professional capacity. In plain terms, a person who observes something regularly or closely, often as part of their role.

How do you pronounce “watcher”?

“Watcher” is pronounced WOCH-uh (/ˈwɑ.t͡ʃɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “watcher” in a sentence?

Here is “watcher” used in a sentence: “The bird watcher spent hours in the reserve with her binoculars.”

What part of speech is “watcher”?

“Watcher” is a noun.

Where does the word “watcher” come from?

The word “watcher” comes from Middle English. From Middle English wacchere, formed from watch plus -er.

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