Examples of lynx-eyed in a Sentence

the lynx-eyed copy editor never seemed to miss an error in the reporters' work

Word History

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lynx-eyed was in 1597

Dictionary Entries Near lynx-eyed

Cite this Entry

“Lynx-eyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lynx-eyed. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

lynx-eyed

adjective
ˈliŋ(k)-ˈsīd
: having sharp sight
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