Observer

/əbˈzɜrvər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who watches or perceives something.

The observer took detailed notes during the wildlife survey.

A person appointed to observe a process or event, often in an official capacity.

The United Nations sent several observers to monitor the election.

A device or instrument that is used to observe something.

The astronomer used a powerful telescope as an observer of celestial events.

From Latin 'observator', from 'observare' meaning 'to watch over'.

keen observer

Someone who pays great attention to details.

silent observer

A person who watches discreetly without engaging.

passive observer

A person who observes without taking an active role.

observation

The action of observing something or someone.

observe

To watch carefully and attentively.

observable

Able to be seen or noticed.

Peeping Tom

He was such a peeping Tom, always watching everyone from his window.

Fan

As a true fan, she was a devoted observer of every game.