night vision
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of night vision
First recorded in 1815–25
Example Sentences
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Elphick said a night vision video camera had been put in place to protect the statue.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
Each drone is about 3 feet wide and equipped with cameras and infrared night vision.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026
Soldiers zip around in light, maneuverable vehicles out of a Mad Max movie that one military official called the biggest game-changer since night vision.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 13, 2025
Instead, I found myself constantly trying to take pictures, and ruining my night vision in the process, just to see what was happening.
From Slate • Oct. 16, 2024
I never seen no night vision binocs in Prentisstown but I didn’t see no army neither so we’re both crouching as we run.
From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness
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