eyesight

noun

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

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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Bushway has since undergone multiple surgeries and remains hospitalized with limited eyesight, WCAX reported, citing police. Nicole Acosta, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025 After slowly losing her eyesight throughout season 3, Edna learns that a brain tumor is the cause. Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 15 Aug. 2025 It’s packed with nutrients that support eyesight, digestion, immunity and even heart health. Daryl Austin, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2025 That makes the watermark invisible to human eyesight which, though great at finding patterns in pixels, isn’t equipped for spectral analysis. IEEE Spectrum, 7 Aug. 2025 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 9 Sep. 2025.

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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