waldo

/ˈwɔːldoʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

a character in a series of children’s books, known for wearing distinctive clothing and being difficult to find, created by Martin Handford

“The children were excited to find Waldo in the crowded scene.”

2. proper noun

Waldo, a surname, or a place name, such as Waldo County in Maine, USA

“Waldo, Maine is a popular tourist destination.”

3. verb

to search for someone or something, especially in a crowded or difficult-to-navigate area

“We spent hours waldoing for the celebrity in the packed stadium.”

Synonyms

  • search
  • seek

Antonyms

  • find
  • locate