Phrase Hound found 117 phrases and 69 compound words that contain sight. The most common are listed below. Open sight in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 117
- line of sightA straight line along which an observer has a clear view.
- out of sightNot accessible to view.
- love at first sightan instantaneous attraction
- Lose Sight
- at first sightSuperficially, without a full inspection.
- second sightAn additional sense beyond the five normal ones; the ability to see things that are not detectable by normal sight; clairvoyance; extrasensory perception.
- sight-seeingAlternative spelling of sightseeing: The activity of going out looking at things; tourism.
- sight readTo perform a musical piece while reading it for the first time, without rehearsal.
- lines of sightplural of line of sight: A straight line along which an observer has a clear view.
- point of sightA particular point in space representing the eye of a viewer or observer.
- points of sightplural of point of sight: A particular point in space representing the eye of a viewer or observer.
- bill of sightA form of entry at the customhouse, by which goods, respecting which the importer is not possessed of full information, may be provisionally landed for examination.
- in plain sightVery easy to see or notice, especially when supposed to be hidden.
- take a sightSynonym of cock a snook (“perform disrespectful gesture with thumb against the nose”).
- telescopic sightA device used e.g. on a rifle in aiming a projectile, through which the person aiming looks at the intended target.
- lose sight ofTo be no longer able to see.
- sight to beholdSomething amazing or spectacular, or when sarcastic, something ugly or revolting
- sight unseenNot having seen the object beforehand.
- sight for sore eyesA pleasing sight; something that is beautiful to look at, particularly after a long period of deprivation.
- sight wordA word that a learner recognizes, or is expected to recognize, on sight.
- hide in plain sightTo be unnoticeable, by staying visible.
- nowhere in sightAlternative form of nowhere to be found: not present; missing or lost.
- sight gagA visually presented action or device which causes a humorous response without requiring any accompanying commentary or other speech.
- sight draftA draft to be paid on presentation.
- taken a sightpast participle of take a sight: Synonym of cock a snook (“perform disrespectful gesture with thumb against the nose”).
Compound words 69
- insightA sight or view of the interior of anything; a deep inspection or view; introspection; frequently used with into.
- oversightAn omission; something that is left out, missed, or forgotten.
- sightseeingThe activity of going out looking at things; tourism.
- eyesightVision or the faculty of sight.
- hindsightRealization or understanding of the significance and nature of events after they have occurred.
- sightseerOne who goes sightseeing; one who goes around to look at sights or see things of interest; a tourist.
- blindsightThe responsivity shown by some blind or partially blind people to visual stimuli of which they are not consciously aware.
- sightlineA line between an observer or a piece of optical equipment and an object of interest; line of sight.
- sighthoundA hound that primarily hunts by sight and speed, instead of by scent and endurance.
- gunsightAn optical instrument which establishes an optical line or axis for the purpose of aiming a weapon.