American Dictionary
Definition scout in American English
scout
noun
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[countable]
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/skaʊt/
1
a person or vehicle sent out by an army to get information about the position and movements of the enemy
Synonyms and related words
2
someone whose job is to find and employ people who have special ability, especially for work in sports and entertainment
Example
a scout for a Broadway show
3
a Boy Scout or Girl Scout
