vantage point

noun

1. a position or place that affords a wide or advantageous perspective; viewpoint:

   to survey a valley from the vantage point of a high hill.

vantage point

noun

1. a position or place that allows one a wide or favourable overall view of a scene or situation

Word History and Origins

Origin of vantage point¹

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

From its vantage point in space, Aditya-L1 is able to watch the Sun constantly, even during eclipses and occultations, and carry out scientific studies.

From BBC

From that vantage point, it would be in the interest even of Trump and his co-defendants to have a full public record available.

From Los Angeles Times

“Could I evoke the beauty of that vantage point with the care of the nature writer?” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

Watching him dealing with his team against City from my very high vantage point on the seventh floor of the main stand was quite instructive.

From BBC

Or, from the opposite vantage point, the Dodgers could blow this.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• angle
• perspective
• point of view
• slant
• viewpoint