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

The incident Monday afternoon sparked horrified reactions on social media as eyewitnesses shared their experiences online. — Taylor Croft, AJC.com, 13 Oct. 2026

His client, Nolan O’Neal, had been a 20-year-old high school student when he was arrested for murder by Chester police, who had four eyewitnesses identifying him. — Samantha Melamed, ProPublica, 13 Oct. 2026

Hanging by a Wire features eyewitness footage, survivor testimony and cinematic reconstructions that include rescue workers. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026

This story is part of a series marking 175 years of eyewitness journalism from The New York Times. — Sam Ezersky, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026