Scout Definition & Meaning
scout
- noun
- a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
- a Boy Scout or Girl Scout
- someone employed to discover and recruit talented persons (especially in the worlds of entertainment or sports)
- someone who can find paths through unexplored territory
- verb
- explore, often with the goal of finding something or somebody
"Scout" in song lyrics
See how scout is used in real songs:
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"You play the pine like a Boy Scout"
Esoteric f/ Main Flow — Street Pay -
"With my dreads out, an' I ain't no type of boy scout"
Afu-Ra — Lyrical Monster -
"Remember I done turned enough troops into The Last Boy Scout"
Akinyele — Checkmate
Words that rhyme with scout
Usage tips for "scout"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "scout" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for scout to find words that pair well.
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- What does scout mean?
- a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event a Boy Scout or Girl Scout someone employed to discover and recruit talented persons (especially in the worlds of entertainment or sports) someone who can find paths through unexplored territory explore, often with the goal of finding something or somebody
- What part of speech is scout?
- Scout is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does scout have?
- Scout has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).