eyesight

noun

Save Word

eye·sight | \ ˈī-ˌsīt

\

Definition of eyesight

1 : sight sense 4a

2 archaic : observation sense 1

Synonyms Example Sentences Learn More about eyesight

Keep scrolling for more

Synonyms for eyesight

Synonyms

Examples of eyesight in a Sentence

He wears glasses because his eyesight is not good. the keen eyesight of a bird of prey

Recent Examples on the Web Websites are not generally built with colorblindness or limited eyesight in mind. — Sandra Gutierrez G., Popular Science, "Built-in tools and extensions to make web browsing easier for people with vision impairments," 16 Mar. 2021 Timed feeders put food in the habitat, so the animals can use their sense of smell and eyesight to find it. — Wendy Fox Weber, chicagotribune.com, "Brookfield Zoo reopens; shows off some new girls on the block," 1 Mar. 2021 Failing eyesight meant that Mirigian could best enjoy Giants games if her daughter put the TV very close to her face and then provided a running narration of the play-by-play. — Steve Rubenstein, San Francisco Chronicle, "San Francisco's oldest resident dies at age 114," 12 Feb. 2021 Children robbed of their eyesight or their mobility. — Thomas Farragher, BostonGlobe.com, "Devastating fire at Paul Newman’s Hole in the Wall Gang Camp in Connecticut can’t touch its soul," 28 Feb. 2021 But Porter’s eyesight was still perfectly fine in low light. — Rebecca Sohn, STAT, "With chronic migraines, she avoided light for 18 months — and developed a condition from centuries past," 22 Feb. 2021 That's one guide dog for every 85,000 Chinese people who have partially or fully lost their eyesight. — Nectar Gan, CNN, "China has 8 million blind people, but only 200 guide dogs," 23 Nov. 2020 The same way eyesight, hearing, and physical strength vary among us, so does the ability to taste and smell. — Lisa Zwirn, BostonGlobe.com, "How taste and smell work (and why you really don’t want COVID-19 to take these senses away)," 26 Jan. 2021 Hutton went 12-14-4 last season and endured an 0-8-4 midseason stretch while dealing with an eyesight issue that required treatment to correct. — Dan Gelston, Star Tribune, "Reinhart, Lazar score twice in Sabres' 6-1 win over Flyers," 18 Jan. 2021

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'eyesight.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Keep scrolling for more

Learn More about eyesight

Dictionary Entries near eyesight

Statistics for eyesight

Last Updated

19 Mar 2021

Cite this Entry

“Eyesight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eyesight. Accessed 13 Apr. 2021.

Style: MLA

MLA

Chicago

APA

Merriam-Webster Check Mark Icon

Keep scrolling for more

More Definitions for eyesight

eyesight

noun

English Language Learners Definition of eyesight

: the ability to see : sight or vision

See the full definition for eyesight in the English Language Learners Dictionary

eyesight

noun

eye·sight | \ ˈī-ˌsīt

\

Kids Definition of eyesight

: sight entry 1 sense 4, vision

eyesight

noun

eye·sight | \ ˈī-ˌsīt

\

Medical Definition of eyesight

: sight sense 2

Keep scrolling for more

WORD OF THE DAY

minatory

See Definitions and Examples »

Get Word of the Day daily email!

Test Your Vocabulary

The Exceptions Quiz III

Which of these words does not mean "nonsense"?

Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!

TAKE THE QUIZ

A daily challenge for crossword fanatics.

TAKE THE QUIZ

eyesight

Definition of eyesight

Synonyms for eyesight

Examples of eyesight in a Sentence

First Known Use of eyesight

Learn More about eyesight

Dictionary Entries near eyesight

Statistics for eyesight

English Language Learners Definition of eyesight

Kids Definition of eyesight