scouts
Pronunciation: [skaʊts]
Word
Context: “youth organization”
(noun) groups of young people who learn skills and take part in activities. They often explore nature, help their communities, and work in teams. Scouts is also a term for children in the Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts organizations.
Example
The scouts went camping last weekend and learned how to set up tents.
Example
Not every child wants to join the scouts because they prefer other activities.
Example
What kind of activities do the scouts participate in during their meetings?
Context: “search/research”
(verb) to look for or find something, usually people or places, to gather information. For example, if a coach scouts for players, they are looking for talented athletes.
Example
The team scouts local players to find the best talent for their roster.
Example
They didn't scout any new locations this year because they were satisfied with their current site.
Example
Who will scout the area for new camping spots?
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