1. people who listen secretly to a private conversation without the knowledge or permission of the speakers
Usage: plural form of eavesdropper; typically used in contexts involving privacy violation or espionage

Examples

• The security team discovered eavesdroppers had planted microphones in the conference room.
• Eavesdroppers outside the door heard the entire argument between the two executives.
• The company hired experts to detect eavesdroppers attempting to steal trade secrets.
• In the novel, the eavesdroppers gathered intelligence by hiding behind the curtains.
• Modern technology has made it easier for eavesdroppers to intercept digital communications.
• The privacy policy warned employees about potential eavesdroppers on unsecured networks.