lurker
noun
a person who reads or listens in on an online conversation without taking part.
lurkers
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pluralof lurker.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Scientists are still sorting out the answer, but it’s clear that these kinds of cells aren’t merely passive lurkers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2025
“I went to them and said, ‘Hey, can we have one of those stilt walkers?’” says Slash, referring to the larger-than-life lurkers who haunt guests during the festivities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2025
Knowing that these pans are problematic, you may be tempted to toss any lurkers in your cupboard.
From Salon ● Dec. 9, 2024
But while trading Mancini seemed like something of a white flag for the Orioles, they have continued winning since, clinging to their role as the unlikeliest lurkers on the outskirts of the AL wild-card race.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 16, 2022
The lurkers were never the same two days running, although they all seemed to share a dislike for normal clothing.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
