onlooker

/ˈɒnˌloʊkər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who watches or observes something, especially an event or a scene

“The crowd of onlookers was waiting for the parade to begin.”

2. verb

to watch or observe something, especially an event or a scene

“She chose to onlooker rather than participate in the argument.”

Synonyms

  • bystander
  • gazer
  • spectator

Antonyms

  • actor
  • participant