verb
- listened secretly to a private conversation
Usage: past tense of eavesdrop
Examples
- She eavesdropped on her parents’ conversation about the surprise party.
- The detective eavesdropped on the suspects through the thin wall.
- I accidentally eavesdropped on my neighbor’s phone call.
- He eavesdropped at the door to hear what they were saying about him.
- The children eavesdropped on the adults discussing their vacation plans.
- She felt guilty after she eavesdropped on her sister’s private conversation.