noun
definition
A spectator; someone looks on or watches, without becoming involved or participating.
example
I wasn’t involved in the fight; I was only an onlooker.
Examples of onlookers in a Sentence
The French onlookers and listeners laughed.
There were many curious onlookers.
Rather, onlookers are encouraged to take part in the dance as well.
The assembled onlookers watched as the ground crew removed the chocks and then marshaled the aircraft onto the taxiway and toward runway 08.
They traveled the streets of Riyadh before being surrounded by curious onlookers and stopped by traffic cops, who took them into custody.
He lashed out at the hapless photographer in a fit of rage described by onlookers as " right Royal " .
Then the game showed up at Atari's booth during the actual event and did a good job of impressing onlookers.
Soon great excitement broke out among the assembled onlookers.
He has bemused onlookers, who seem to think the experimental equipment is some sort of elaborate hoax.
Road blocks were set up to keep curious onlookers at a safe distance.
There is a sense of hubbub, with the onlookers of both sexes praying and reaching toward the unlit pyre.
There is simply no point in dividing the spoils among a select few whilst hoping that a few billion onlookers will not notice.
The Japanese star stunned onlookers as he cut through the field from ninth position to challenge the front-runners for the lead.
By this time a number of interested onlookers had gathered on the platform.
Many industry onlookers believe that the overcrowded UK broadband market will eventually reduce to three or four big players, including BT.
Several concerned onlookers gathered around to try to unravel the delicate fabric.
A stuffy formal dress may look out of place in this type of environment, whereas a more informal dress or casual beach wedding dress will fit in with more picturesque appeal for both onlookers and photographs.
Rent a beach wedding reception tent to help seclude your festivities from curious onlookers and provide a romantic atmosphere away from the elements.
Onlookers and photographers will want to peek at the couple as they spend their first moments together.
Founded in south Germany in 2002, these glasses aim to catch the eye of onlookers.
Even though these are virtual dogs composed of lines of code and polygons, they still tug at your heart and make onlookers coo and whimper at their cuteness.
And forget about displays of affection there unless you really wish to offend onlookers.
Some sheer swimsuits are practically invisible, while others have just enough coverage to provide onlookers with a tease.
Don't be surprised when onlookers' heads turn your way; they can't help but stare at your daring attire.
Plenty of us have, and it can be downright embarrassing if it happens in front of a crowd of onlookers.
If you want to stand out, this bathing suit is sure to wow all onlookers.
If you're the adventurous type with a body that keeps onlookers staring, slip into a tiny bit of material and prance right out the door.
You're sure to attract a lot of attention, and maybe even a little envy, from onlookers who will probably catch themselves staring.
The pink here is so electric; it almost dares onlookers to comment.
It is quite revealing and will leave onlookers with nothing to imagine.
These swimsuits are sassy and shocking, and the one thing you definitely need to bring along with you is a simple cover-up to spare any onlookers.
Gwyneth Paltrow awed onlookers in a pink Ralph Lauren gown in 1999.
Getting attention from onlookers who appreciate a good sight gag or the effort you put in is always a great perk, but having fun with your friends is simply just priceless.
Moreover, onlookers will think it's darling that your baby is wearing the same brands as Mommy and Daddy.
There are many clubs and venues across the country that celebrate these men who can quite often fool onlookers into believing they are women.
With eyelid tattoos, people are able to close their eyes and reveal a hidden picture for onlookers.
The Wall is sunken, with the top of the memorial flush with the ground and designed so that onlookers are reflected on the surface of the memorial, combining the present and the past.
This Cartier Roadster ladies watch casts a sedating glance at onlookers.
Like the regular Classique, the de Lune is housed inside distortion-free glass and gilded brass, inviting onlookers to observe its contents.
Due to their extreme pointed shape, it's expected that onlookers are going to be drawn to your bust area, regardless if you want them to or not.
It provides minimal support without covering the breasts, so wear it under something tight or sheer if you like the shock value you'll give onlookers.
This also caused yet more amusement in various onlookers.
A dancing man wearing only a body stocking, a strategically-placed bag and a bearded mask, was especially popular with the onlookers.
But just at moments when such thoughts occurred to him, he would ask in a particularly calm and absent-minded way, which inspired the respect of the onlookers, Will it be long?
Hundreds of onlookers lining the Promenade have stared open-mouthed at the eye-catching displays.
We got a round of applause from twenty or thirty onlookers.
They're not just for keeping innocent onlookers from seeing all the lines and curves of your silhouette.
Besides the soldiers who formed the picket line on either side, there were many curious onlookers who, jesting and laughing, stared at their strange foreign enemies.
Sofia stuffed Dr. Bylun's paper into her empty cup, tossed it, and joined the onlookers lining the street.