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scout

[skout]

scout Definition

  • 1a person sent out to obtain information
  • 2a member of the Scout Association or Girl Guides

Using scout: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "scout" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The scout reported back to headquarters with valuable intel.

  • Example

    He was a scout for the army during the war.

  • Example

    She has been a girl scout since she was six years old.

  • Example

    The scout led the group through the wilderness.

scout Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for scout

Antonyms for scout

Idioms Using scout

  • to be actively searching for something

    Example

    We're on the scout for a new apartment in the city.

  • to send someone out to gather information

    Example

    We need to put out a scout to see if the coast is clear.

  • scout's honor

    a promise or assurance made by a scout, often used humorously or sarcastically

    Example

    I'll be there on time, scout's honor!

Phrases with scout

  • a member of the Boy Scouts of America, an organization for boys that promotes character development and outdoor skills

    Example

    He earned his Eagle Scout badge as a boy scout.

  • girl scout

    a member of the Girl Scouts of the USA, an organization for girls that promotes leadership, community service, and outdoor activities

    Example

    She sold cookies as a girl scout to raise money for her troop.

  • a person who searches for talented individuals in various fields, such as music, sports, or acting, to recruit them for employment or representation

    Example

    The talent scout discovered the young singer and helped launch her career.

Origins of scout

from Old French 'escouter', meaning 'to listen'

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Summary: scout in Brief

The term 'scout' [skout] refers to a person sent out to obtain information or a member of the Scout Association or Girl Guides. It can denote a variety of roles, from military reconnaissance to scouting organizations. Phrases like 'boy scout' and 'girl scout' refer to members of specific organizations, while 'talent scout' refers to someone who searches for talented individuals. Idioms like 'be on the scout for something' and 'put out a scout' denote active searching and information gathering.

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