onlooker (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɒnlʊkər/

Definition

A person who observes an event, often by chance, without taking part in it.

Examples

• A crowd of curious onlookers gathered at the scene of the accident.

• The street performer captivated every onlooker with his amazing tricks.

• From a distance, an unnoticed onlooker documented the entire protest with a camera.

Synonyms of onlooker

Words with a similar meaning to onlooker:

• bystander
• spectator
• observer
• witness

Antonyms of onlooker

Words with the opposite meaning to onlooker:

• participant
• actor

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