Lookout Station (Noun)
Meaning
A structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The forest ranger climbed to the top of the lookout station to scan the horizon for signs of wildfires.
- During World War II, the military set up a lookout station on the coast to spot incoming enemy aircraft.
- From the lookout station at the top of the lighthouse, the keeper could see for miles in every direction.
- The architect designed the house with a rooftop lookout station that offered breathtaking views of the city.
- On the mountain summit, a small lookout station stood ready to alert authorities in case of an avalanche.