Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
vedette
noun
vuh-DET
Definition
A vedette is a lookout or guard stationed in a forward position to observe the enemy and report any movements.
Examples
- The vedette spotted the enemy long before they reached the camp.
- During the battle, the vedette’s alertness saved many lives.
- He served as a vedette, always on the lookout for any signs of danger.
Meaning
In military terms, a vedette is often a soldier or a sentinel set in a vulnerable position, usually ahead of the main troop formations, to provide early warning of approaching enemy forces.
Synonyms
- sentinel
- lookout
- watchman
- scout
