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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In most homes, sound still originates from a single point at eye level — typically the TV wall — simply because that is where furniture and entertainment systems are positioned. — New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2026 For example, when your almost 3-year-old refuses to brush their teeth for the umpteenth night in a row, take a deep breath, count to three, and crouch down to their eye level. — Cynthia Hanson, Parents, 13 Sep. 2026 Yes, McFarlane could have changed Acuña’s eye level with a breaking ball. — Matt Gelb, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 Hayslett also recommends bringing lighting closer to eye level to even out the architectural proportions. — Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 29 Aug. 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 30 Sep. 2026.

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