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

Perhaps, in a thousand years, the average visual field won’t extend beyond a phone held at arm’s length, and our lenses will barely need to flex at all. — E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2026

The gemstones organize the visual field of the CRMT2, drawing attention to its vital organs. — Richard Mille Contributor, Forbes.com, 25 June 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

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