vantage

noun

van·​tage ˈvan-tij 

1

: a position giving a strategic advantage, commanding perspective, or comprehensive view

2

: superiority in a contest

3

: advantage sense 4

4

archaic : benefit, gain

see also to the vantage

Synonyms of vantage

• advantage
• edge

Examples of vantage in a Sentence

the vantage had all been ours for the first half of the contest

Recent Examples on the Web

Since this past September, Saturn’s been the best planet to enjoy through even a small telescope, even though its ring system still appears nearly on edge from our vantage on Earth currently. —Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 18 Jan. 2026

The over 5,100-square-foot penthouse with interiors by Gachot Studios provides extraordinary vantages of the Manhattan skyline, and beyond. —Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2026

And within ten months, Ben Hania wrote and directed The Voice of Hind Rajab, a lean 89-minute film told from the vantage of the Palestine Red Crescent Society workers. —E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2025

For a wider vantage of the building and the skyline (best at night), head to Olin Park, about two miles south. —Peter Cameron, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, borrowed from Anglo-French vantage, avantage — more at advantage entry 1

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4

Phrases Containing vantage

• coign of vantage
• vantage point

Rhymes for vantage

• advantage
• disadvantage

Kids Definition

vantage

noun

van·​tage ˈvant-ij 

: a position giving advantage or a wide view