1
: any of numerous plants with small bright-colored flowers
especially
: a speedwell (Veronica chamaedrys)
2
a
: an allover pattern for textiles consisting of a small diamond with a center dot
b
: a fabric woven with this pattern
3
: a small spot in wood surrounded with an ellipse of concentric fibers
1
: marked with spots resembling birds' eyes
2
: having or involving a bird's-eye view
bird's-eye perspective
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Examples of bird's-eye in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Will Knight, WIRED, 11 Apr. 2024
Look to integrate any disparate systems for a more unified, bird's-eye view of operations.
—Nishith Rastogi, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024
From December through March, ski or snowshoe the seven-mile South Rim Drive to see a bird's-eye view of the Gunnison River nearly 3,000 feet below.
—Sarah L. Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2023
Additionally, stop near the state line closest to South Lake Tahoe for a scenic gondola ride to Heavenly Ski Resort, home to a viewing platform offering epic bird's-eye views of the lake along with tubing and ice skating.
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2023
Check out one of the Sewanee campus overlooks, such as Morgan's Steep, Green's View, or The Cross, for a bird's-eye view of the changing leaves.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2023
Drones are on the scene in an attempt to get a bird's-eye view of the situation.
—Eden Villalovas, Washington Examiner, 23 Aug. 2023
After a proper introduction to the area, hop on the gondola at Whiteface Mountain for a bird's-eye view of the colors, or rent a kayak and see the yellows, oranges, and reds from the water.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 19 Aug. 2023
Its cobblestone streets guide visitors along artisanal shops and local eateries, while a walk along the wall itself offers spectacular bird's-eye views of the Adriatic coastline.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2023
Noun
Someone with a bird's-eye view of the situation is Mary Daly, CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, part of the national system responsible for setting monetary policy, maintaining a stable financial system, and ensuring maximal employment.
—Will Knight, WIRED, 11 Apr. 2024
Look to integrate any disparate systems for a more unified, bird's-eye view of operations.
—Nishith Rastogi, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024
From December through March, ski or snowshoe the seven-mile South Rim Drive to see a bird's-eye view of the Gunnison River nearly 3,000 feet below.
—Sarah L. Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2023
Additionally, stop near the state line closest to South Lake Tahoe for a scenic gondola ride to Heavenly Ski Resort, home to a viewing platform offering epic bird's-eye views of the lake along with tubing and ice skating.
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2023
Check out one of the Sewanee campus overlooks, such as Morgan's Steep, Green's View, or The Cross, for a bird's-eye view of the changing leaves.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2023
Drones are on the scene in an attempt to get a bird's-eye view of the situation.
—Eden Villalovas, Washington Examiner, 23 Aug. 2023
After a proper introduction to the area, hop on the gondola at Whiteface Mountain for a bird's-eye view of the colors, or rent a kayak and see the yellows, oranges, and reds from the water.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 19 Aug. 2023
Its cobblestone streets guide visitors along artisanal shops and local eateries, while a walk along the wall itself offers spectacular bird's-eye views of the Adriatic coastline.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2023
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“Bird's-eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bird%27s-eye. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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