Meaning of the word eyewitness in English

What does eyewitness mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

eyewitness

US /ˈaɪˌwɪt.nəs/

UK /ˈaɪˌwɪt.nəs/

a person who has seen something happen, especially a crime or an accident

Example:

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The police interviewed an eyewitness to the robbery.

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Several eyewitnesses reported seeing a strange light in the sky.

Synonym:

witness onlooker spectator observer bystander

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