electric eye
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of electric eye
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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You’re at a coffee shop, high on caffeine, pretending to look busy, when you make fleeting but electric eye contact with the attractive customer who just walked in with their cute dog: hot face emoji.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 16, 2021
An electric eye measured the crowd at more than 12 million people “wear testing” the rug during the six-month event.
From New York Times • Jun. 5, 2021
Years later and sporting electric eye makeup of his own, Hogan is a college dropout and the happiest he’s ever been, preparing to release his first track under the new stage name Cactus Orange.
From Washington Times • Jan. 31, 2021
Her elaborate hair and electric eye makeup, along with dramatic statement jewelry, felt at once ceremonial and somehow casual.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 11, 2016
The electric eye door swung open before her.
From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt
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