Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

eavesdropper

noun

/ˈiːvzˌdrɒp.ər/

Definition

A person who secretly listens to conversations without the speakers’ knowledge.

Examples

The detective was known to be an eavesdropper, always listening in on suspects’ conversations.
She caught her brother eavesdropping on her phone call, hiding behind the door.
In the movie, the eavesdropper overheard a plot that changed everything.

Meaning

An eavesdropper is someone who intentionally tries to hear what others are saying, often to gather information or secrets that are not meant for them.