1
: the more or less globular capsule of the vertebrate eye formed by the sclera and cornea together with their contained structures
2
eyeballs plural
: people who view something (such as an advertisement)
websites competing for eyeballs
eyeballed; eyeballing; eyeballs
: to look at intently especially in making an evaluation or choice
diners eyeballing the menu
eyeball the competition
: based on observation
eyeball judgment
Examples of eyeball in a Sentence
Verb
The children were eyeballing the desserts.
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Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
The biggest player in that space, in terms of pure eyeballs, is YouTube.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 14 Nov. 2024
The video initially showed Kearney walking from left to right, eyeballing the ground in front of the door.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 3 Oct. 2024
Lindsey Bever, Washington Post, 27 July 2024
And for some of them — not all of them — their intentions are just eyeball time online.
—Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 22 Mar. 2024
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Noun
As the tour continues, Consuelos, 53, points out the three giant paintings of eyeballs hanging in the master bedroom hallway, explaining the interesting story behind the quirky decor.
—Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
The biggest player in that space, in terms of pure eyeballs, is YouTube.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
Its projected savings: $377 billion in the first year, or about 19% of the $2 trillion that Musk is eyeballing.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 14 Nov. 2024
The video initially showed Kearney walking from left to right, eyeballing the ground in front of the door.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 3 Oct. 2024
Adjective
Eyelid spasms differ from eyeball spasms, ophthalmologists said.
—Lindsey Bever, Washington Post, 27 July 2024
And for some of them — not all of them — their intentions are just eyeball time online.
—Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 22 Mar. 2024
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“Eyeball.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eyeball. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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eyeball
noun
eye·ball
ˈī-ˌbȯl 
: the more or less globular capsule of the vertebrate eye formed by the sclera and cornea together with their contained structures
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