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catseye Synonyms
Another word for catseye
Choosing another word for catseye depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A retroreflective safety device embedded in the surface of a road to mark lanes or hazards in the dark when illuminated by vehicle headlights.
Usage Example
"The glowing catseyes along the winding country road guided the driver safely through the dense fog."
Strongest
road stud
Strong
reflector
• noun (Context 2)
Any of various cabochon-cut gemstones, especially chrysoberyl or quartz, that display a narrow, shifting band of reflected light across the center resembling the slit pupil of a cat's eye.
Usage Example
"The jeweler set a polished golden cymophane into the center of the vintage ring."
Strong
cymophane
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Catseye. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/catseye