English · Body & Health
eyesight
/ˈaɪ.saɪt/
[/ˈaɪ.saɪt/]
ability to see
Beginnernoun
Definition
The ability to see; the power of vision. It describes how well a person can see things.
Example
As he grew older, his eyesight weakened and he needed glasses to read small print.
As he grew older, his eyesight weakened and he needed glasses to read small print.
Etymology
A compound of 'eye' (Old English 'ēage') and 'sight' (Old English 'gesiht').
How & Where It’s Used
Used in everyday and medical contexts about the quality of a person's vision.