eye level

noun

: a level that is as high as a person's eyes
He hung the picture at eye level.
The hook is just above eye level.

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An experience that demands the big screen, featuring even more astounding effects choreography than its predecessor, Godzilla Minus Zero cranks up the terror while always keeping its post-WWII Japan narrative at human eye level. Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026 Somewhere between the phone chargers and the lighters there is usually a small acrylic case at eye level. Jesse M. Pines, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 The best way to make sure your words have a calming effect is to bend down to your child’s eye level, hold their hands in yours, and take a few deep breaths. Francesca Castagnoli, Parents, 4 Aug. 2026 Hang It at Eye Level Art curators and designers alike agree that in most situations, hanging art at eye level is a good rule of thumb. Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for eye level

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“Eye level.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eye%20level. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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