spies
n. countable B1 Intermediate US //ˈspaɪz// UK //spˈaɪz// spies
n. people who secretly collect information about an enemy or a competitor. They often work for a government or a large company and must keep their identity hidden.
n. individuals employed by a government or organization to obtain secret information about another entity. Plural form of 'spy'.
The movie is about two spies working in a foreign city.
During the war, both sides used spies to discover the location of hidden military bases.
The novel explores the psychological toll on undercover spies who must maintain elaborate false identities for years while operating in hostile territory.
Usage
The plural form of 'spy'; the 'y' changes to 'i' before adding 'es'.