bystander
noun
a person present but not involved; chance spectator; onlooker.
bystanders
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pluralof bystander.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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It described the move as a precautionary measure aimed at ensuring the safety of bystanders and the operational capabilities of authorities to counter potential drones.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
Wedding organizers called in bystanders to fill the seats.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
For Richard Tur, the founder of NoiseOff, an organization that tracks and offers noise pollution solutions, it doesn’t seem necessary for bystanders to feel a siren “pounding through your body.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
Bowe pulled Shally Rahman to shore where bystanders began administering CPR.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
Granddaddy climbed out the other side, and the tall man nodded at two more bystanders, who scrambled to take our places.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
