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
Recent Examples on the Web But the Orlando Sentinel found that in Orange and Seminole counties, a total of 50,000 fewer children had their eyesight checked during the 2022-23 school year, compared with the previous year. Dana Goldstein, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2024 But The Orlando Sentinel found that in Orange and Seminole Counties, a total of 50,000 fewer children had their eyesight checked during the 2022-2023 school year, compared with the previous year. Dana Goldstein, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2024 Scientists have discovered the mantis also has unique 3D eyesight that is now being studied for its potential use to improve vision in robots. Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Oct. 2023 Camera and optical implants could improve our vision and make the decline of eyesight in old age a thing of the past. Bernard Marr, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2024 Responding to a post on X which featured a video of Musk talking about how Neuralink aims to help people restore their eyesight. Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2024 However, recent research indicates that these attacks on humans may not be intentional but rather due to the predator's poor eyesight. USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2024 Their cheerful orange color comes from beta carotene, which supports healthy eyesight. Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 27 Jan. 2024 At this point in the body of research, my eyesight starts to go blurry. Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of eyesight was in the 13th century

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Cite this Entry

“Eyesight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eyesight. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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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