CEFR B2

spotter

noun

Meaning

A person whose job or hobby is to look for and observe particular things, such as aircraft, trains, or birds.

Examples

The plane spotter spent hours at the airport, meticulously noting down every aircraft.
As a storm spotter, her role was to report severe weather conditions to the local authorities.

Synonyms: observer, watcher, detector, scout

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spotter (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈspɒtər/

Definition

A person whose job or hobby is to look for and observe particular things, such as aircraft, trains, or birds.

Examples

The plane spotter spent hours at the airport, meticulously noting down every aircraft.
As a storm spotter, her role was to report severe weather conditions to the local authorities.
The art spotter discovered a rare painting at a small antique market.

How to Use spotter

a spotter for (prepositional phrase): Someone who observes for a specific organization or purpose. — "She worked as a spotter for the local wildlife conservation group."

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