onlook

/ɒnˈlʊk/

Definitions

1. noun

a person who watches an event or situation with interest

“The onlookers gasped in shock as the accident occurred.”

2. verb

to watch or observe an event or situation with interest

“She chose to onlook at the parade from a distance.”

Synonyms

  • observer
  • spectator

Antonyms

  • involved
  • participant