killers
n. countable A2 Elementary US //ˈkɪɫɝz// UK //kˈɪləz// killers
n. people or things that cause death. You often hear this word in news stories about crimes or dangerous animals.
n. persons, animals, or things that cause the death of another living being. Often used in a forensic or biological context to identify the agent of mortality.
The police are still searching for the killers.
Biologists identified these specific bacteria as the killers responsible for the sudden decline in the local fish population.
While the novel focuses on the detectives, it provides a chilling psychological profile of the killers and their motivations for the spree.
Usage
The plural form of 'killer'; can be used figuratively to describe something extremely difficult or impressive.