eyesight

noun

eye·​sight ˈī-ˌsīt How to pronounce eyesight (audio)
Synonyms of eyesightnext
1
: sight sense 4a
2
archaic : observation sense 1

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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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Yes, my unaided eyesight is that bad. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026 The home theater was wasted on someone whose hearing and eyesight were failing. — Norman B. Gildin, Sun Sentinel, 9 June 2026 Even a moment of direct sunlight can damage your eyesight, including when looking through a camera lens. — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 18 June 2026 Diabetes is starting to claim Flores’ eyesight. — Megan Greenwell, Bloomberg, 9 June 2026 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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