eyesight

noun

eye·​sight ˈī-ˌsīt 

1

: sight sense 4a

2

archaic : observation sense 1

Synonyms of eyesight

• eye
• vision
• sight

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

While many species navigate by emitting high-frequency sounds and listening for the echoes, some fruit bats rely primarily on their eyesight and sense of smell to find food. — Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 24 July 2026

Molly Burke, for example, has spoken about turning to creators after losing much of her eyesight, then creating content that offers others camaraderie and even belonging. — Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

The actor wore contact lenses while portraying Eumaeus, which impaired his eyesight. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 22 July 2026

Even a brief distraction can be enough for a child to wander into a pool and out of eyesight. — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 18 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for eyesight

• acolyte
• aconite
• allanite
• alunite
• amberlite
• ammonite
• amorite
• amphitrite
• analyte
• anchorite
• andesite
• anhydrite

Kids Definition

eyesight

noun

eye·​sight ˈī-ˌsīt 

: sight entry 1 sense 3, vision

keen eyesight

Medical Definition

eyesight

noun

eye·​sight ˈī-ˌsīt 

: sight sense 2