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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Here’s everything the Rocketman has shared about losing his eyesight. Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 2 Dec. 2024 John has been open about his struggles with his eyesight after contracting an infection in the south of France in July. Ellise Shafer, Variety, 2 Dec. 2024 One of its main jobs is to support healthy eyesight. William Truswell, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024 Although my health insurance paid for the majority of the expenses, I was still left with significant costs—Uber rides to and from daily doctor's appointments, at-home nursing care, prescription eye drops, and custom medical devices that ultimately saved my eyesight—all of which weren't covered. Stella Shon, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 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 23 Dec. 2024.

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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