eyesight

noun

eye·​sight ˈī-ˌsīt How to pronounce eyesight (audio)

Examples of eyesight in a Sentence

He wears glasses because his eyesight is not good. the keen eyesight of a bird of prey
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Elton John made light of his worsening eyesight while presenting the award for Best Original Score at the 2025 Golden Globes on Sunday night. Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 5 Jan. 2025 In November, the five-time Grammy winner revealed to ABC News’ Robin Roberts that his eyesight had deteriorated and that plans for a new album were put on hold as a result of the health issue. Tom Tapp, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2025 Uranus Uranus can be glimpsed as a naked-eye object by people who are blessed with good eyesight and a clear, dark sky, as well as a forehand knowledge of exactly where to look for it. Joe Rao, Space.com, 24 Dec. 2024 Helena's declining health — including the degradation of her eyesight — has rendered those in-person meetings less and less possible. Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for eyesight 

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of eyesight was in the 13th century

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“Eyesight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eyesight. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

eyesight

noun
eye·​sight ˈī-ˌsīt How to pronounce eyesight (audio)
: sight entry 1 sense 3, vision
keen eyesight

Medical Definition

eyesight

noun
eye·​sight ˈī-ˌsīt How to pronounce eyesight (audio)

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