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

According to experts, this device could rot my brain, influence me to commit immoral acts, and even ruin my eyesight. — Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2026

Balance naturally deteriorates as our eyesight, sense of touch, strength and vestibular systems decline. — Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Having heavy vehicles frequently drive over your driveway can wear down the material and erode the surface, leaving behind a less-than-pleasing eyesight. — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2026

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

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