talent scout

noun

1. a person whose business it is to recognize and recruit persons of marked aptitude for a certain field or occupation, especially in entertainment or sports.

talent scout

noun

1. a person whose occupation is the search for talented artists, sportsmen, performers, etc, for engagements as professionals

Word History and Origins

Origin of talent scout¹

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

Sagi and her older sister, Sol, 34, were born in Hong Kong where her father, Moshe, worked as a soccer talent scout.

From Los Angeles Times

Luke says the proposal had come via a modelling website from a man who said he worked as a talent scout and executive assistant for Mr Jeffries - then head of the billion-dollar teen retailer.

From BBC

Before making her screen debut, Rush performed at the Pasadena Playhouse, where she caught the eye of Paramount talent scout Milton Lewis, according to Marin Magazine.

From Los Angeles Times

Still, part of the fun of watching an Ailey II performance is to play talent scout and try to guess which dancers will make it onto the varsity team.

From New York Times

Aside from the talent scout, the male characters in the play are conspicuously nice.

From New York Times

Related Words

• headhunter
• recruiter
• talent agent