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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For video calls, position your phone, tablet, or laptop so the camera is at or near eye level, rather than on your lap or a low table that forces you to look down.
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Larry Magid, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
Put large plants on the floor, medium-sized plants on shelves or plant stands at eye level, and trailing plants on shelves or in hanging planters to draw the eye up and give an organic feel to the space.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
The defining feature of these units is the fridge component, which is at eye level and provides a lot of depth.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 19 Jan. 2026
Every room includes a Bible verse prominently placed at eye level.
—Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
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Larry Magid, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
Put large plants on the floor, medium-sized plants on shelves or plant stands at eye level, and trailing plants on shelves or in hanging planters to draw the eye up and give an organic feel to the space.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
The defining feature of these units is the fridge component, which is at eye level and provides a lot of depth.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 19 Jan. 2026
Every room includes a Bible verse prominently placed at eye level.
—Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 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 Jan. 2026.
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