witnesses
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈwɪtnəsəz// UK //wˈɪtnəsɪz// wit·ness·es
n. people who see an event happen, like an accident or a crime. They can describe what they saw to help others understand the truth.
n. individuals who observe an event, such as a crime or accident, and are able to provide a first-hand account. Often used in legal contexts to refer to those giving testimony under oath.
Several witnesses saw the car hit the tree.
The police are looking for witnesses who were at the station during the robbery yesterday morning.
Legal experts argued that the conflicting accounts from various witnesses made it nearly impossible for the jury to reach a unanimous verdict regarding the defendant's intent.
Usage
Plural form of 'witness'. Often used with the verbs 'call', 'interview', or 'cross-examine' in legal settings.