visual aid

American  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of visual aid

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

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.

From Salon • Jan. 13, 2023

Kristen added, “We thought a visual aid might help.”

From New York Times • Jul. 6, 2022

I think we live in an age where you need visual aid with audio.

From Washington Post • Jan. 20, 2022

For a visual aid, she sometimes wore a giant Styrofoam tail and whipped it across the floor.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 26, 2021

Roosevelt looked over the map of South America that was set up as a visual aid.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple