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

Prisoners were forced to work in the lime quarry under the harsh glare of the South African sun, sometimes permanently damaging their eyesight, which was the case for Mandela. —Jeremy Helligar, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026

The helicopter was able to land 500 feet from the hut, where first responders discovered all five of the people inside suffered varying degrees of frostbite, including one who lost their eyesight. —Christa Swanson, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026

Biologists have finally solved a centuries-old mystery regarding how birds maintain sharp eyesight despite their retinas lacking a direct blood supply. —Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Jan. 2026

Perhaps the driver is a senior with poor eyesight who’s trying to make it safely to the doctor’s office. —Matt Fuchs, Time, 20 Jan. 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