visual aid

noun

1. any of various materials depending on the sense of sight, as films, slides, photographs, etc., used as aids in teaching.

Word History and Origins

Origin of visual aid¹

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

She said she tried to explain that her long cane was a visual aid and did not affect her mobility, as the staff told her walking aids were not allowed in standing sections.

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"It's not about seeing the disability aid or the visual aid," he said.

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As for its color, the company said it is "a visual aid for pilots and firefighters alike."

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That's admittedly not the easiest visual aid to digest, so here's a summary: The total amount of such debt in the U.S. increased over those 15 years to a level of 220, or slightly more than double the amount that existed in 2007.

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Rim a glass with fiery spices for a bit of heat, or add a sprig of thyme or rosemary for a subtle earthy flavor and a stunning visual aid.

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