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archaic
: observation sense 1
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.
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—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 2 Dec. 2024
One of its main jobs is to support healthy eyesight.
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—Stella Shon, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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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
: sight entry 1 sense 3, vision
keen eyesight
Medical Definition
eyesight
noun
eye·sight
ˈī-ˌsīt
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