eye contact

noun

: visual contact with another person's eyes

Examples of eye contact in a Sentence

He maintained eye contact with me throughout the conversation.

The speaker made eye contact with audience members.

The jury avoided eye contact with the defendant as the verdict was read.

Recent Examples on the Web

The individual behind the wheel may freeze rather than respond, avoid eye contact or suddenly reach for documentation. — Jermaine F. Williams, Baltimore Sun, 27 Oct. 2026

For example, a goal of a student with autism may be to maintain eye contact for a certain period of time. — Jonaki Mehta, NPR, 26 Oct. 2026

For people who expect visible enthusiasm, quick verbal responses, eye contact or other signs of engagement, the absence of those cues might lead them to suspect something is wrong — but that’s not always the case. — CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026

Maintain eye contact with the lens or host, present professionally and make sure your surroundings are appropriate and free from distractions. — Victoria Usher, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1942, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for eye contact

• overreact
• abstract
• attacked
• attract
• contract
• detract
• distract
• enact
• exact
• extract
• hijacked
• impact

Kids Definition

eye contact

noun

: the act of looking another person straight in the eye

Medical Definition

eye contact

noun

: visual contact with another person's eyes