eyesight

noun

eye·​sight ˈī-ˌsīt How to pronounce eyesight (audio)
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Examples of eyesight in a Sentence

He wears glasses because his eyesight is not good. the keen eyesight of a bird of prey
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Bald eagles have very strong eyesight, and are able to spot prey from a mile away. Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 19 June 2026 Even a moment of direct sunlight can damage your eyesight, including when looking through a camera lens. Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 18 June 2026 Yes, my unaided eyesight is that bad. Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026 With more Americans turning to TikTok wellness trends and supplement aisles for answers about their eye health, the question of whether carrots actually help your eyesight has taken on new urgency. Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for eyesight

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of eyesight was in the 13th century

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“Eyesight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eyesight. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

eyesight

noun
eye·​sight ˈī-ˌsīt How to pronounce eyesight (audio)
: sight entry 1 sense 3, vision
keen eyesight

Medical Definition

eyesight

noun
eye·​sight ˈī-ˌsīt How to pronounce eyesight (audio)

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