overlook

²over·look

noun \ˈō-vər-ˌlu̇k\

Definition of OVERLOOK

: a place from which one may look down on a scene below <plenty of overlooks and trails — Thelma H. Bell>

Examples of OVERLOOK

1. <just down the road there's a great overlook where you can get a panoramic view of the valley below>

First Known Use of OVERLOOK

1861

Related to OVERLOOK

Synonyms: observatory, outlook, lookout

Related Words: aerie, crow's nest, tower, watchtower; promontory

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