Synonyms of eyewitness

eyewitness

noun

as in witness

a person who sees something happen and is able to describe it

The police are hoping to locate an eyewitness to the shooting.

Related Words

• witness
• observer
• spectator
• bystander
• onlooker
• viewer
• watcher
• spy
• voyeur
• peeper

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of eyewitness

One of the few leads in the killing of Wallace were eyewitness reports that shots had been fired from a Chevrolet Impala, and Davis was known to drive one. — Andy Rose, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026

In the days leading up to Roberts’ decision, prosecuting attorneys and Fatherley’s defense called numerous witnesses before the court, many of whom gave their eyewitness accounts of the events of that evening in 2025. — Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026

There were no eyewitnesses to the violence, and no camera footage. — Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2026

Officials said Vining was identified as a suspect in the stabbing through the use of DNA analysis, video surveillance, cell site investigation and eyewitness accounts. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 20 Aug. 2026