sight line

noun

: a line extending from an observer's eye to a viewed object or area (such as a stage)
a theater with excellent sight lines

Examples of sight line in a Sentence

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Many hedges, bushes, and trees can block sight lines, so even the nosiest of neighbors will be forced to mind their own business. — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026 Now, open shelving replaces the upper cabinets, keeping sight lines open rather than walling them in with doors. — R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 While moving through the house, sight lines tighten and expand unexpectedly. — Mona Basharat, Architectural Digest, 25 June 2026 The sight lines so central to L’Enfant’s original design made scenes of destruction that much more visible. — Allison M. Prasch, The Conversation, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for sight line

Word History

First Known Use

1753, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sight line was in 1753

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“Sight line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sight%20line. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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