1
: the more or less globular capsule of the vertebrate eye formed by the sclera and cornea together with their contained structures
2
eyeballs plural
: people who view something (such as an advertisement)
websites competing for eyeballs
eyeballed; eyeballing; eyeballs
: to look at intently especially in making an evaluation or choice
diners eyeballing the menu
eyeball the competition
: based on observation
eyeball judgment
Examples of eyeball in a Sentence
Verb
The children were eyeballing the desserts.
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
But here’s the difference in Boulder: CU is winning with Deion whether Deion actually wins or not, thanks to all those TV eyeballs and all that merchandise hopping off the shelves.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 31 Mar. 2025
Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2025
My trusty spreadsheet looked at a study by Upgraded Points, a financial information website, which eyeballed pay and price patterns from late 2020 – just as the worst bout of inflation in 40 years was percolating – through 2024.
—Jonathan Lansner, Orange County Register, 17 Mar. 2025
Lindsey Bever, Washington Post, 27 July 2024
And for some of them — not all of them — their intentions are just eyeball time online.
—Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 22 Mar. 2024
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Noun
These poor, unassuming diners are about to get carbs to the eyeballs.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
But here’s the difference in Boulder: CU is winning with Deion whether Deion actually wins or not, thanks to all those TV eyeballs and all that merchandise hopping off the shelves.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 31 Mar. 2025
Verb
Perhaps eyeballing their counterparts in the NBA and NFL and all the attention their fashions generate, younger players are becoming more open to designer clothes and to expressing their style.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2025
My trusty spreadsheet looked at a study by Upgraded Points, a financial information website, which eyeballed pay and price patterns from late 2020 – just as the worst bout of inflation in 40 years was percolating – through 2024.
—Jonathan Lansner, Orange County Register, 17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Eyelid spasms differ from eyeball spasms, ophthalmologists said.
—Lindsey Bever, Washington Post, 27 July 2024
And for some of them — not all of them — their intentions are just eyeball time online.
—Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 22 Mar. 2024
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“Eyeball.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eyeball. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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eyeball
noun
eye·ball
ˈī-ˌbȯl 
: the more or less globular capsule of the vertebrate eye formed by the sclera and cornea together with their contained structures
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