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

The coordinator plans to move from the sideline up into the booth for this game, hoping that will give him a better play-calling vantage. — Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026

From a single vantage, it is easily regarded as a static group of sculptural elements. — Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

From today’s vantage, those fears sound quaint, and a victory for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico would be significant. — Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2026

Two vantages on the same stretch of river, from the same room. — Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026

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
• to the vantage
• vantage point

Rhymes for vantage

• advantage
• disadvantage

Kids Definition

vantage

noun

van·​tage ˈvant-ij 

: a position giving advantage or a wide view