1. plural of gossiper; people who engage in casual talk or rumor about other people's affairs
Usage: countable noun; often used with a mildly negative connotation

Examples

• The gossipers at the office spent their lunch break discussing their coworker's personal life.
• Small-town gossipers often know everyone's business before the news spreads officially.
• She avoided the group of gossipers in the break room because she didn't want to be part of spreading rumors.
• The gossipers couldn't resist sharing the latest scandal they had heard.
• Not all gossipers intend to be malicious; some simply enjoy conversation.
• The book club turned into a gathering of gossipers rather than a serious literary discussion.