watchers

noun
UK /ˈwɒtʃəz/
US /ˈwɑːtʃərz/

People who look at something carefully for a while.

The watchers stood by the lake and looked at the birds.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. People who guard or keep an eye on a place.

The night watchers stayed awake to protect the camp.

3. People who take care of something, like a group or a place.

The watchers of the garden made sure the flowers were watered.

4. People who wait and pay attention to something happening.

The watchers waited for the sun to rise.