vantage point

noun

: a position or standpoint from which something is viewed or considered
especially : point of view

Examples of vantage point in a Sentence

You can see the whole valley from this vantage point. From our vantage point in the 21st century, it is difficult to imagine life without computers.
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Depending on your vantage point, the band was often semi-obstructed or blocked from view. Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2025 Fortuna, one of just 18 vessels crafted by the Italian masterminds as part of its Anniversario collection, will give those lucky few the chance to cruise out onto Lago Di Como for around 45 minutes, taking in the Las Vegas sights and the famed Bellagio fountain from a completely new vantage point. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025 But years later, McCarty’s description of that vantage point only served to confuse those in the fire station. Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025 New vantage points of the UPS wide-body cargo plane crash in Kentucky on Tuesday are pouring in, and one captured on CCTV footage from a local business shows just how quickly the massive fireball erupted. Pilar Arias, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for vantage point

Word History

First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of vantage point was in 1847

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Vantage point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vantage%20point. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

vantage point

noun

More from Merriam-Webster on vantage point

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!