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Examples of “sight” in a Sentence

12 example sentences showing how to use sight, grouped by meaning.

noun The ability to see; vision.

  • Good sight is important for anyone who wants to become a pilot.
  • As he grew older, his sight began to weaken, so he got glasses.
  • She lost her sight in one eye after the accident.

noun Something seen, especially something notable or worth looking at.

  • The waterfall was an incredible sight.
  • Tourists flock to see the sights of the old city.
  • The sunrise over the mountains was a wonderful sight after the long climb.

noun A device on a weapon or instrument used to help aim it at a target.

  • He lined up the target through the rifle's sight.
  • The archer adjusted the sight on her bow before the next shot.
  • A telescope often has a small sight attached to help find stars.

verb To see or spot something, often after searching for it.

  • The crew sighted land after weeks at sea.
  • We sighted a family of deer at the edge of the wood.
  • Lookouts sighted smoke on the horizon and alerted the captain.