noun

looker

LUU-kuh

Looker (noun) means someone who is very attractive. Example: “Everyone agreed the new manager was a real looker.”

noun

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."

Someone who watches or observes, especially without taking part.

"A few lookers gathered at the edge of the construction site."

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 notes

In 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

Word forms

lookers plural, Lookers 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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Frequently asked questions

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.

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