night vision

noun

1. ability to see at night or in a dim light.

Word History and Origins

Origin of night vision¹

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

Some of Allen’s pilfered equipment included 43 enhanced night vision goggles.

From Los Angeles Times

A UN human rights expert who has just been there said the mission was inadequately equipped and needed helicopters, as well as night vision goggles and drones.

From BBC

That’s because “you don’t want to look at the moon too much because that degrades your night vision,” said Tim Thompson, the science director at the Mt.

From Los Angeles Times

Helicopters with night vision imaging were heading to the site, he said.

From Seattle Times

Law enforcement combed the area using aircraft equipped with night vision; they also used drones, and officers and residents searched on horseback and using off-road vehicles for roughly 10 days.

From Los Angeles Times