eyesight

noun

eye·​sight ˈī-ˌsīt How to pronounce eyesight (audio)

Examples of eyesight in a Sentence

He wears glasses because his eyesight is not good. the keen eyesight of a bird of prey
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Visual hallucinations: Charles Bonnet syndrome, occurs in people who have lost a considerable percentage of eyesight, often at an older age. Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 6 June 2025 That means functional storage is heavily relied on to keep the clutter and extra stuff safely tucked out of eyesight. Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025 Forget about the cheetah’s speed, the eagle’s eyesight or the elephant’s brute strength, and say hello to the invisible glass frog, the indestructible honey badger and the pistol shrimp who can fire bubbles that are as hot as the surface of the sun. Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2025 It's curved at an angle that matches the natural curve of human eyesight, which results in less eye strain as compared to a typical flat monitor. Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 14 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for eyesight

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of eyesight was in the 13th century

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“Eyesight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eyesight. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

eyesight

noun
eye·​sight ˈī-ˌsīt How to pronounce eyesight (audio)
: sight entry 1 sense 3, vision
keen eyesight

Medical Definition

eyesight

noun
eye·​sight ˈī-ˌsīt How to pronounce eyesight (audio)

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