Pronunciation: /ˈliːkər/

Definitions of leaker

noun a person who leaks information, especially secret or classified information

Example Sentences

A1 The leaker of secrets was caught by the police.

A2 The company fired the leaker for sharing confidential information with competitors.

B1 The journalist was accused of being a leaker by the government.

B2 The whistleblower was hailed as a hero by some and denounced as a leaker by others.

C1 The leaker's identity was finally revealed after months of investigation.

C2 The leaker's actions had far-reaching consequences for national security.

Examples of leaker in a Sentence

formal The company launched an investigation to identify the leaker of confidential information.

informal I heard there's a leaker in the office who's been sharing gossip with everyone.

slang That leaker is always spilling the tea on everyone's business.

figurative The journalist was hailed as a hero for being a leaker of important government secrets.

Grammatical Forms of leaker

past tense

leaked

plural

leakers

comparative

more leaky

superlative

most leaky

present tense

leaks

future tense

will leak

perfect tense

have leaked

continuous tense

is leaking

singular

leaker

positive degree

leak

infinitive

to leak

gerund

leaking

participle

leaking

Origin and Evolution of leaker

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'leaker' originated from the Middle English word 'leken' which means to leak or drip.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'leaker' has evolved to refer to someone who discloses confidential information or secrets, especially to the media.