Eyesight
/ˈaɪsaɪt/
Definitions
The ability to see; the power of vision.
/ˈaɪsaɪt/
The ability to see.
His eyesight is perfect; he doesn't need glasses.
💡 Simply: Eyesight is like your superpower for seeing! It's how well you can see things – the better your eyesight, the clearer things look. Like when you can read a book without glasses or spot a friend across the playground!
👶 For kids: Eyesight is how well you can see!
More Examples
Regular eye exams are important to maintain good eyesight.
The old man's eyesight was failing, making it difficult for him to read.
Despite the fog, the ship's crew maintained excellent eyesight and navigated safely.
How It's Used
"She has excellent eyesight."
"His eyesight deteriorated with age."
"The company needs greater financial eyesight to avoid problems."
Idioms & expressions
lose sight of something
To forget about or not pay attention to something important.
"We mustn't lose sight of our original goals."
out of sight, out of mind
If you do not see something, you will forget about it.
"She moved away and, as they say, out of sight, out of mind."
From Middle English *eisen siht*, literally 'eye' + 'sight'.
The term "eyesight" has been used in English since the Middle Ages and has maintained its core meaning related to the function of seeing.
Memory tip
Think of your eyes and the sight you see every day.