Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
eyewitness
noun
/ˈaɪˌwɪtnəs/
Definition
A person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident, and can give a first-hand account of it.
Examples
- The eyewitness testified in court about what they saw during the robbery.
- As an eyewitness to the accident, she provided crucial details to the police.
- Many eyewitnesses reported seeing strange lights in the sky last night.
Meaning
An eyewitness is someone who directly observes an event and can provide a description or testimony about it, often used in legal contexts.
Synonyms
- Observer
- Witness
- Onlooker
- Bystander
