eye level
noun
: a level that is as high as a person's eyes
He hung the picture at eye level.
The hook is just above eye level.
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Hanging baskets bring gardens up to eye level, making a garden feel fuller and more complete.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
The Princess of Wales is well-known for her warm interactions with kids, and one of her go-to moves when greeting children is to bend down to their eye level.
—Helen Murphy, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
His eye level from off coverage and open-field tackling are solid but need additional work.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Layer your lighting—use sconces at eye level, soft ambient lighting, and a subtle overhead source.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 2026
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
The Princess of Wales is well-known for her warm interactions with kids, and one of her go-to moves when greeting children is to bend down to their eye level.
—Helen Murphy, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
His eye level from off coverage and open-field tackling are solid but need additional work.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Layer your lighting—use sconces at eye level, soft ambient lighting, and a subtle overhead source.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for eye level
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“Eye level.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eye%20level. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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