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.
From a strategic vantage point, the larger problem for Israel is the growing tension between its core security goals for the war and the government’s evolving designs for achieving them. Assaf Orion, Foreign Affairs, 3 June 2025 The northern lights are best seen between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time while at a high, north-facing vantage point away from light pollution, according to NOAA. Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025 But Kotsay couldn’t see it from his vantage point in the dugout. Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2025 However, from his vantage point, his success has more to do with the weaponry around him more so than skill. Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 16 May 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 6 Jun. 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!