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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Devan Coggan, EW.com, 24 May 2024
Money drives these decisions as TV networks who pay billions want the most eyeballs on the product.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 18 May 2024
Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 May 2024
That means some workers are eyeballing a four-decade retirement, an ambitious goal that comes with serious downsides.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2024
Gary Graff, Billboard, 24 Feb. 2023
Those cross currents leave the stock market poised for a choppy start to the year as investors rely on incoming economic data and eyeball historical trends for clues.
—Jessica Menton, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2023
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Noun
Since its premiere in 2019, Evil has tackled plenty of spooky subjects — including demonic memes, haunted elevators, and eyeballs floating in toilets.
—Devan Coggan, EW.com, 24 May 2024
Money drives these decisions as TV networks who pay billions want the most eyeballs on the product.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 18 May 2024
Verb
Hernandez eyeballed his moment in the second turn in front of 156,170 who leaned in to move closer to the glorious chaos beginning to unfold.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 May 2024
That means some workers are eyeballing a four-decade retirement, an ambitious goal that comes with serious downsides.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2024
Adjective
Godsmack plans to cover North America primarily this year, then eyeball other territories during 2024.
—Gary Graff, Billboard, 24 Feb. 2023
Those cross currents leave the stock market poised for a choppy start to the year as investors rely on incoming economic data and eyeball historical trends for clues.
—Jessica Menton, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2023
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“Eyeball.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eyeball. Accessed 6 Jun. 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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