Synonyms

sightline

American

[sahyt-lahyn] / ˈsaɪtˌlaɪn /

Or sight line

noun

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

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

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Etymology

Origin of sightline

First recorded in 1915–20; sight + line ¹

Example Sentences

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

From New York Times • Feb. 4, 2024

The planets will also be so close to the horizon that any structure or sightline glitch could obscure them.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 23, 2023

Standard seats will be available at the usual cost of a ticket, while preferred sightline seats, which include select seats in the middle of the auditorium, will be priced higher.

From Reuters • Feb. 6, 2023

The paintings on the walls judge the living; one makes a character cross herself before she exits its sightline.

From Salon • Dec. 4, 2022

In a half stupor, I turned around, but that brought Mr. Haber’s office directly into my sightline.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

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