eye level

noun

: a level that is as high as a person's eyes
He hung the picture at eye level.
The hook is just above eye level.

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Spectators seated in the topmost section on Sunday night will be on eye level with the Truman balcony. Simon Ducroquet, New York Times, 14 June 2026 Maintain a 90-degree elbow angle and position the top of your monitor at eye level. Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 8 June 2026 Investing a little time pruning in spring will lead to a compact shrub with more flowers at eye level where they can be enjoyed from summer into fall. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026 Area Rugs Shoppers tend to scan at eye level, looking at tabletops, kitchen counters, and beds as pieces are laid out for display. Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 5 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for eye level

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“Eye level.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eye%20level. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

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