eyesight

noun

eye·​sight ˈī-ˌsīt 

1

: sight sense 4a

2

archaic : observation sense 1

Synonyms

• eye
• sight
• vision

Examples of eyesight in a Sentence

He wears glasses because his eyesight is not good.

the keen eyesight of a bird of prey

Recent Examples on the Web

This disproportionately impacts the most vulnerable—those with limited mobility, hearing loss, and poor eyesight. —Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025

Either due to poor eyesight, mobility issues or lack of confidence. —Courier-News, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025

Photos shared by Team NWI - Independent Search & Rescue show the back end of Cassell’s Ford Taurus in the ditch, away from the eyesight of nearby traffic. —Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2025

While insurance typically will not cover these elective procedures, if your peripheral eyesight is substantially impaired because of overhanging eyelids, some insurers may cover an upper bleph; an advance comprehensive vision test is required. —Elycia Rubin, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for eyesight

• acolyte
• aconite
• allanite
• alunite
• amberlite
• ammonite
• amorite
• amphitrite
• analyte
• anchorite
• andesite
• anhydrite

Kids Definition

eyesight

noun

eye·​sight ˈī-ˌsīt 

: sight entry 1 sense 3, vision

keen eyesight

Medical Definition

eyesight

noun

eye·​sight ˈī-ˌsīt 

: sight sense 2