noun
vantage
VAN-tij/vˈæntʌdʒ/
A position offering a favorable view or advantage.
The overlook gives the hiker a favorable vantage above the winding valley.
Etymology
Old French avantage meant 'advantage' or 'superiority.' Vantage applies that superiority to one's position: a place that gives a favorable view or another practical edge.
In context
the vantage point that the artist has taken. He’s offering us a true bird’s-eye view of a landscape
More examples
- The balcony provides an excellent vantage for watching the parade.
- The lifeguard's raised chair offers a clear vantage over the pool.
- From her vantage as team captain, she spots problems early.
Forms
vantage · vantages
Similar words
- viewpoint
- Emphasizes where someone looks from, without necessarily implying an advantage.
- overlook
- Usually denotes a high place with a broad scenic view.
- advantage
- Names a beneficial condition, not necessarily a viewing position.