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

Paradoxically, her text suffers from the same difficulty in expressing a point of view. — Olivier Bouchara, Vanity Fair, 30 Sep. 2026

Levien, 17, plays the film’s lead, Lila, and much of the film is shot from her point of view. — Corbin Bolies, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026

That has a much more female point of view than previous drama series. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026

Dolly had such a distinct point of view on everything from her songwriting to her sense of style. — Cat Cardenas, Vogue, 29 Sep. 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