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

This is a wickedly precise rendering of a young, self-destructive heroine worshiping at the altar of a false idol—and narrated in hindsight, from her later, more perspicacious vantage. — Literary Hub, 16 July 2026

The phenomenon, often called a planet parade, presents spectators with a rare opportunity to see not only multiple planets, but also the moon, appear close together in the night sky – at least, from Earth's vantage. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 July 2026

The six-bedroom residence in Irvine sits on nearly an acre with a pool, spa, and sweeping hillside vantages. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 29 June 2026

The telescope’s visible-light camera sensitivity is on par with the Hubble Space Telescope’s wide-field lens, but with an exponentially larger vantage. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 25 June 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