Sight

/saɪt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The faculty or power of seeing; the ability to perceive visual stimuli.

Her sight is so poor that she needs glasses to read.

Something that is seen; a view, especially of something notable.

The Grand Canyon is a breathtaking sight that attracts millions of visitors.

A device for aiding vision, such as a telescope or a gun sight.

He adjusted the sight on his rifle to improve his accuracy.

The range or extent of vision; the area that is visible.

The mountain appeared in sight as we rounded the bend.

An event or scene regarded as impressive or worth seeing.

The parade was a colorful sight that delighted all the spectators.

verb

To see or perceive.

I sighted a deer while hiking in the woods.

To locate or aim at a target with a sighting device.

The marksman sighted down the barrel before taking a shot.

Middle English 'siht', from Old English 'sihþ', related to 'sēon' (to see).

sight for sore eyes

Someone or something that one is pleased to see.

in sight

Visible or within view.

out of sight

Not visible; far away; also means excellent or very good in slang.

vision

The ability to see; eyesight.

spectacle

A visually striking performance or display.

insight

The capacity to gain an accurate understanding of someone or something.

Out of sight

That concert was out of sight, it was amazing!

See you later, alligator (in a while, crocodile)

After the meeting, he said, 'I'm off, see you later, alligator!'