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 jewel box-like primary bedroom provides epic vantages of the cityscape and beyond from a two-seater sitting area. —Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 2026

The irony, from the vantage of hindsight, is that Malinin’s inexperience cost him a spot in the 2022 Beijing Games and also an individual gold in 2026. —Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026

Braver Angels has created a cross-partisan Civic Scholars Council to explore the meanings of courageous citizenship and examine lessons of America’s civic history from different vantages. —Harry Boyte, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026

Many of the protesters held their phones above their heads to gain a vantage over the massive crowd. —Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 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
• vantage point

Rhymes for vantage

• advantage
• disadvantage

Kids Definition

vantage

noun

van·​tage ˈvant-ij 

: a position giving advantage or a wide view