eagle eye

noun

1

: the ability to see or observe keenly

2

: one that sees or observes keenly

3

: close watch

keeping an eagle eye on the prisoner

eagle-eyed

ˈē-gəl-ˌīd 

adjective

Examples of eagle eye in a Sentence

students working under the eagle eyes of the teacher

an editor with an eagle eye

an editor with eagle eyes

Recent Examples on the Web

CEOs who have climbed to the top of their industries have an eagle eye for talent who drive success—and many have developed their own tricks to find the right hires. —Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026

As that fueling begins, launch controllers will be keeping an eagle eye out for leaks. —Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026

They were unearthed by the eagle eye of wunderkind antique dealer Jamie Sharp, a rising star in the world of vintage treasures and, so, a natural partner for The Vault. —Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2026

As Boston’s biggest position-player addition this offseason and a homegrown wunderkind whose rapid rise through the farm system was tracked with eagle eyes, respectively, Contreras and Anthony are something of an unexpected pairing. —Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 28 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1567, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for eagle eye

• abscissae
• alibi
• alkali
• alumni
• amoebae
• amplify
• annuli
• beautify
• brachii
• butterfly
• calculi
• certify