visual field

noun

: the entire expanse of space visible at a given instant without moving the eyes

called also field of vision

Examples of visual field in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The primary visual cortex devotes the bulk of its neuronal resources to the binocular zone: the region of the visual field seen by both eyes simultaneously. —Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026

Every object in your visual field represents another input your brain must manage. —Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2026

When an upper-eyelid procedure removes that extra skin, the eyelids feel lighter and the visual field improves. —Carlos Wolf, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026

The recipient of the award will have the chance to attend the 6-week Sound Documentary International Summer Programme hosted by ENS Louis Lumière, in France, addressed to young professionals of the audio-visual field (authors of blogs, podcasts, or any other audio project). —Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for visual field

• battlefield
• unconcealed
• unrepealed
• unrevealed
• afield
• airfield
• annealed
• appealed
• brownfield
• coalfield
• concealed
• congealed

Kids Definition

visual field

noun

: the entire space visible at a given instant without moving the eyes

called also field of vision

Medical Definition

visual field

noun

: the entire expanse of space visible at a given instant without moving the eyes

called also field of vision