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

Pull out the potty From a child’s point of view, the towering height, gaping bowl, and roaring noise of a full-sized toilet can be scary. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026

Nobody had raised objections, not because everyone agreed, but because nobody had been invited to express a different point of view. — Chiara Alzati, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

This is to tell Michael’s story finally from the point of view of himself. — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026

From a pure entertainment point of view, Leppänen is a blast for fans to observe. — Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 21 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