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eye contact

American

noun

the act of looking directly into another's eyes.

We never made eye contact at any time during the interview.
Psychology. a meeting of the eyes of two persons, regarded as a meaningful nonverbal form of communication.

eye contact British

noun

a direct look between two people; meeting of eyes

he maintained eye contact with his interrogator

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Etymology

Origin of eye contact

First recorded in 1960–65

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eye contact

“I couldn’t help myself,” he says: He instinctively made eye contact with someone in the crowd.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026

"I had a big problem with eye contact - I just wouldn't look anybody in the eye."

From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026

He would then dive into his answers with a cool but intense eye contact.

From BBC ● May 21, 2026

If you encounter a coyote, keep a safe distance and back away slowly while maintaining eye contact, according to the agency.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2026

When he sits again, he assiduously avoids eye contact.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

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