vantage point

American  

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.

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vantage point British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of vantage point

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

From that vantage point, Platner’s bad decisions didn’t raise red flags; they displayed authenticity.

From Slate • Jul. 7, 2026

From my vantage point, parts of the book rang true, but others did not.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026

Because the catcher has the best vantage point, teams across the majors have made their catchers, not their pitchers, the point men for ABS challenges on defense.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

I'm a British person with Indian heritage, giving me a vantage point over two countries with radically different feelings towards voice notes.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

From my vantage point, I can see Siraj hiding in the bottom.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein

Related Words

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