eyeshot

noun

eye·​shot ˈī-ˌshät How to pronounce eyeshot (audio)
: the range of the eye : view

Examples of eyeshot in a Sentence

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Swimming in the eyeshot of polar bears on the Arctic Sea. — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Mar. 2025 The island is within eyeshot of the boat dock for Miller Ferry. — Michael Guise, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026 Within eyeshot of the mural is empty playground equipment, which looks frozen in time. — Ken Makin, Christian Science Monitor, 23 Sep. 2025 Even non-outdoorsy types will like a quick trip here because there are picnic tables and a lovely waterfall to enjoy within eyeshot of the entrance parking lot. — Robin Roenker, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for eyeshot

Word History

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of eyeshot was in 1600

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“Eyeshot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eyeshot. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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