1
: any of numerous plants with small bright-colored flowers
especially
: either of two speedwells (Veronica chamaedrys or V. persica)
2
a
: an allover pattern for textiles consisting of a small diamond with a center dot
b
: a fabric woven with this pattern
3
: a small spot in wood surrounded with an ellipse of concentric fibers
1
: marked with spots resembling birds' eyes
2
: having or involving a bird's-eye view
bird's-eye perspective
Synonyms
Examples of bird's-eye in a Sentence
Adjective
a bird's-eye look at the current situation in that part of the world
Recent Examples on the Web
Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 16 Oct. 2024
This five-night luxury experience kicks off with a helicopter tour over Mexico's vast agave fields, giving you a literal bird's-eye view of where the tequila magic begins.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
See fall foliage at a bird's-eye view at the Eagle's Nest, the highest point of elevation at 300 feet, or hike up to the House of Apache Fires for a different view.
—Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 28 Sep. 2024
For a bird's-eye view, head to Bean Blossom Overlook and Hesitation Point.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 23 Sep. 2024
Geared primarily to domestic and international travelers, Grand Tour Italia offers an immersive, bird's-eye view of the diverse culinary and cultural traditions of Italy’s 20 regions, designed to whet your appetite for further exploration.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
Someone with a bird's-eye view of the situation is Mary Daly, CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, part of the national system responsible for setting monetary policy, maintaining a stable financial system, and ensuring maximal employment.
—Will Knight, WIRED, 11 Apr. 2024
Look to integrate any disparate systems for a more unified, bird's-eye view of operations.
—Nishith Rastogi, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024
From December through March, ski or snowshoe the seven-mile South Rim Drive to see a bird's-eye view of the Gunnison River nearly 3,000 feet below.
—Sarah L. Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2023
Noun
For prime viewing of fall colors, be sure to climb the lookout tower for a bird's-eye view of the park.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 16 Oct. 2024
This five-night luxury experience kicks off with a helicopter tour over Mexico's vast agave fields, giving you a literal bird's-eye view of where the tequila magic begins.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
See fall foliage at a bird's-eye view at the Eagle's Nest, the highest point of elevation at 300 feet, or hike up to the House of Apache Fires for a different view.
—Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 28 Sep. 2024
For a bird's-eye view, head to Bean Blossom Overlook and Hesitation Point.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 23 Sep. 2024
Geared primarily to domestic and international travelers, Grand Tour Italia offers an immersive, bird's-eye view of the diverse culinary and cultural traditions of Italy’s 20 regions, designed to whet your appetite for further exploration.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
Someone with a bird's-eye view of the situation is Mary Daly, CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, part of the national system responsible for setting monetary policy, maintaining a stable financial system, and ensuring maximal employment.
—Will Knight, WIRED, 11 Apr. 2024
Look to integrate any disparate systems for a more unified, bird's-eye view of operations.
—Nishith Rastogi, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024
From December through March, ski or snowshoe the seven-mile South Rim Drive to see a bird's-eye view of the Gunnison River nearly 3,000 feet below.
—Sarah L. Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2023
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“Bird's-eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bird%27s-eye. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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