1
: the more or less globular capsule of the vertebrate eye formed by the sclera and cornea together with their contained structures
2
eyeballs plural
: people who view something (such as an advertisement)
websites competing for eyeballs
eyeballed; eyeballing; eyeballs
: to look at intently especially in making an evaluation or choice
diners eyeballing the menu
eyeball the competition
: based on observation
eyeball judgment
Examples of eyeball in a Sentence
Verb
The children were eyeballing the desserts.
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune Asia, 17 June 2024
The Cougars and Beavers will have plenty of eyeballs on them this fall, thanks to a heavy load of games on broadcast television and the unprecedented nature of their predicament.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 14 June 2024
Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 May 2024
That means some workers are eyeballing a four-decade retirement, an ambitious goal that comes with serious downsides.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2024
Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 22 Mar. 2024
Godsmack plans to cover North America primarily this year, then eyeball other territories during 2024.
—Gary Graff, Billboard, 24 Feb. 2023
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Noun
Thailand is also pitching itself as a picturesque production set, planting its scenery in front of millions of eyeballs.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune Asia, 17 June 2024
The Cougars and Beavers will have plenty of eyeballs on them this fall, thanks to a heavy load of games on broadcast television and the unprecedented nature of their predicament.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 14 June 2024
Verb
Hernandez eyeballed his moment in the second turn in front of 156,170 who leaned in to move closer to the glorious chaos beginning to unfold.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 May 2024
That means some workers are eyeballing a four-decade retirement, an ambitious goal that comes with serious downsides.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2024
Adjective
And for some of them — not all of them — their intentions are just eyeball time online.
—Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 22 Mar. 2024
Godsmack plans to cover North America primarily this year, then eyeball other territories during 2024.
—Gary Graff, Billboard, 24 Feb. 2023
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“Eyeball.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eyeball. Accessed 30 Jun. 2024.
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eyeball
noun
eye·ball
ˈī-ˌbȯl 
: the more or less globular capsule of the vertebrate eye formed by the sclera and cornea together with their contained structures
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