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eyesore
noun eye·sore \ˈī-ˌsȯr\
: an ugly object or building
Full Definition of EYESORE
: something offensive to view <the old factory has become an eyesore>
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First Known Use of EYESORE
1530
Rhymes with EYESORE
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EYESORE Defined for Kids
eyesore
noun eye·sore \ˈī-ˌsȯr\
Definition of EYESORE for Kids
: something that looks ugly <That empty building is an eyesore.>
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