point of view

noun phrase

: a position or perspective from which something is considered or evaluated : standpoint

Examples of point of view in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The first novel, Just One Day, released in August 2013, tells the story from Allyson’s point of view, while Just One Year, published in September 2014, is told from Willem’s POV. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026

Dyson's point of view was that the existing products had a fundamental engineering flaw nobody had bothered to fix. — Andy Nguyen, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Whether winning us over with her glamorous red carpet-ready style or inspiring us with chic off-duty outfits, Gerber has developed a distinct point of view that is truly noteworthy. — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026

From our point of view on Earth, Pluto is sometimes seen to pass in front of a distant star. — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1793, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for point of view

• amadou
• avenue
• ballyhoo
• baraboo
• barbecue
• barbeque
• bugaboo
• cabildo
• caribou
• cockatoo
• detinue
• devalue

Kids Definition

point of view

: a way of looking at or thinking about something : standpoint