noun
looker
LUU-kuh
Looker (noun) means someone who is very attractive. Example: “Everyone agreed the new manager was a real looker.”
noun
1
Someone who is very attractive.
"Everyone agreed the new manager was a real looker."
"His grandfather was quite a looker in his youth, according to old photos."
2
Someone who watches or observes, especially without taking part.
"A few lookers gathered at the edge of the construction site."
3
A shopper who browses without any real intention of buying.
"The salesman could tell right away she was just a looker."
How to use looker
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost commonly used informally to mean an attractive person; less often for someone who merely watches or window-shops.
When to use it
The "attractive person" sense is casual, spoken English — not used in formal writing.
Common pairings
a real looker
just a looker
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Word forms
- Plural
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Etymology
From look plus the agent suffix -er, meaning "one who does the action."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for looker
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What does “looker” mean?
The word “looker” means someone who is very attractive. In plain terms, most commonly used informally to mean an attractive person; less often for someone who merely watches or window-shops.
How do you pronounce “looker”?
“Looker” is pronounced LUU-kuh (/ˈlʊkɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “looker” in a sentence?
Here is “looker” used in a sentence: “Everyone agreed the new manager was a real looker.”
What part of speech is “looker”?
“Looker” is a noun.
How many meanings does “looker” have?
“Looker” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone who is very attractive.
