watcher
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.”
How to use watcher
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA person who observes something regularly or closely, often as part of their role.
Word forms
watchers plural
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The bird _____ spent hours in the reserve with her binoculars.
Etymology
From Middle English wacchere, formed from watch plus -er.
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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.