Lookout Common

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

"The lookout scanned the horizon and shouted that they had spotted the approaching storm."

an elevated post affording a wide view

"The soldiers climbed to the wooden lookout on the hilltop to scan the valley for any approaching enemy troops."

a structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings

"The sailors climbed to the ship's lookout tower to get a clear view of the distant coastline."

the act of looking out

"The lookout kept a constant watch for any approaching ships from the distant horizon."

A vantage point with a view of the surrounding area.

"After climbing to the old lighthouse, we found an excellent lookout that stretched out over the entire coastline."