Synonyms for observer
Definitions
- n. 1
One who makes observations, monitors or takes notice.
Most impartial observers agreed that Sampras had not served well.
- n. 2
One who adheres or follows laws, guidelines, etc.
I shall be an observer of the local customs.
Related words
Forms
- Plural
- observers → spectators, beholders, bystanders, on-lookers…
Example sentences
- spectator Tom has no interest whatsoever in spectator sports.
- bystander The incident happened to be captured on video by a bystander.
- beholder Beauty is altogether in the eye of the beholder.
- commentator Joe Rogan is a famous right-wing commentator.
- spotter Use a spotter for heavy lifting exercises.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| observer | steady | |
| spectator | rising | |
| bystander | rising | |
| beholder | rising | |
| commentator | steady | |
| spotter | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- spotter2
- 8 letters
- beholder3, banksman
- 9 letters
- spectator3, bystander3, perceiver
- 10 letters
- percipient4, observator
- 11 letters
- commentator4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (spotter2 = 2 syllables).
In other languages
- Français
- observateur