vista

vis·ta

noun \ˈvis-tə\

Definition of VISTA

1

: a distant view through or along an avenue or opening : prospect

2

: an extensive mental view (as over a stretch of time or a series of events)

Examples of VISTA

1. <a gorgeous vista of the mountains from the front window>

Origin of VISTA

Italian, sight, from visto, past participle of vedere to see, from Latin vidēre — more at wit

First Known Use: 1644

Related to VISTA

Synonyms: command, lookout, outlook, panorama, perspective, prospect, view

Related Words: landscape, scene, scenery; ken, sight; visual field

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Rhymes with VISTA

crista