rubberneck

(noun, verb)

noun

1. a tourist who is visiting sights of interest

Similar word(s): excursionist, sightseer, tripper

Definition categories: person, holidaymaker, tourer, tourist

2. a person who stares inquisitively

Similar word(s): rubbernecker

Definition categories: person, looker, spectator, viewer, watcher, witness

verb

1. strain to watch; stare curiously

- The cars slowed down and the drivers rubbernecked after the accident

Definition categories: perception, watch

Sentences with rubberneck as a verb:

- The driver was so busy rubbernecking, trying to get a good view of the accident, that he was almost part of another accident.