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watcher

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Noun — Someone who watches or observes something closely, often in a professional capacity.

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Rare, literary or technical

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looker watchman security guard

How to use watcher

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a bird watcher market watcher election watcher

Etymology

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

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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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