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
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Verb
The children were eyeballing the desserts.
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Chris Branch, New York Times, 18 June 2025
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Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 25 June 2025
Given the big numbers that many women’s sports have been putting up in recent years, Gaffney is eyeballing a number of opportunities in that realm, including a potential tie-up with a pro volleyball league.
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Lindsey Bever, Washington Post, 27 July 2024
And for some of them — not all of them — their intentions are just eyeball time online.
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Noun
Clark reacts in kind, which is understandable after getting a digit to the eyeball.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Quality concerns have dogged the industry for years: In 2023, four people died after using tainted eye drops made in India, and others had to have their eyeballs surgically removed.
—Katherine Dailey, ProPublica, 18 June 2025
Verb
Her mushroom blend is eyeballed, measured on instinct; Martin weighs and grinds and uses equipment, all while yelling and dancing crazily around the lab.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 25 June 2025
Given the big numbers that many women’s sports have been putting up in recent years, Gaffney is eyeballing a number of opportunities in that realm, including a potential tie-up with a pro volleyball league.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 21 June 2025
Adjective
Eyelid spasms differ from eyeball spasms, ophthalmologists said.
—Lindsey Bever, Washington Post, 27 July 2024
And for some of them — not all of them — their intentions are just eyeball time online.
—Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 22 Mar. 2024
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“Eyeball.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eyeball. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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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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