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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Yet, many neglect their eyesight, unknowingly compromising their mental sharpness, risk perception and executive function. Dr Chibuzor Uwadi, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025 Adding raspberries to your diet is a simple way to support your eyesight and protect your vision for the future.15 5. Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2025 Gail Lane lost her eyesight ten years ago, the result of a bad reaction to prescription drugs. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Mar. 2025 On Trini Woodall’s Fearless podcast, Dench says her failing eyesight is now preventing her from going out alone. Bethy Squires, Vulture, 22 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for eyesight

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 24 Mar. 2025.

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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