sightline

American  

[sahyt-lahyn] / ˈsaɪtˌlaɪn /

Or sight line

noun

1. any of the lines of sight between the spectators and the stage or playing area in a theater, stadium, etc..

   Some of the sightlines are blocked by columns.

---

sightline British  

/ ˈsaɪtˌlaɪn /

noun

1. an uninterrupted line of vision, as in a theatre, etc, or from a vehicle joining a road

---

Etymology

Origin of sightline

First recorded in 1915–20; sight + line ¹

---

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

sightline

I was in Dad’s sightline just as he was about to kiss Lana Turner while shooting the 1952 film “The Bad and the Beautiful.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

Fences crisscrossing the National Mall to hem in the Great American State Fair have blocked the famed sightline from the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026

It’s not hard to imagine why Instagram might boost @tinyhouseperfect’s computer visions into my sightline.

From New York Times ● Feb. 4, 2024

Along the water, the City Pier’s lookout tower promenade deck gives you a sightline of storms and international boats rolling in, with 360-degree views of the Harbor and looming Olympic mountains nearby.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 13, 2023

We've come to an intersection where three streets cross each other, veining off at odd angles so that the sightline cuts off after less than twenty-five meters.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse

Random Word

Spin the wheel and learn a new word!

---