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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

stakeout

/steɪkˈaʊt/ noun · British & US
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What does stakeout mean?

noun

A period of time spent watching a person or place secretly, especially by the police. A wooden or metal post, typically driven into the ground to support a fence or other structure.

Example

"The police conducted a stakeout outside the suspect's house for several hours."

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