B2nounlawcrime
US/ˈwɪt.nəs/
UK/ˈwɪt.nəs/
a person who sees an event, such as a crime or accident, and can describe it, often in court
In context
Police are appealing for witnesses to the accident on Nguyen Trai Street.
The main witness told the court she had seen the two men arguing.
According to one witness, the fire started in the kitchen.
Words that go with witness
adjective + noun
- key witnessThe key witness changed her story twice during the trial.
verb + preposition
- appeal for witnessesOfficers have made an appeal for witnesses who were near the bank.
verb + noun
- call a witnessThe defense lawyer decided to call a witness who had worked with the accused.
noun + noun
- witness statementShe signed a witness statement at the police station.
- witness protectionHe gave evidence against the gang and was placed in witness protection.