vantage point

American  

noun

1. a position or place that affords a wide or advantageous perspective; viewpoint.

   to survey a valley from the vantage point of a high hill.

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vantage point British  

noun

1. a position or place that allows one a wide or favourable overall view of a scene or situation

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Etymology

Origin of vantage point

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

It was a new vantage point for Dino, who’s worn many hats in baseball.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 10, 2026

From that vantage point, Platner’s bad decisions didn’t raise red flags; they displayed authenticity.

From Slate • Jul. 7, 2026

Luke Kornet has a special vantage point on Wembanyama’s superpowers—and not only because San Antonio’s backup center has to fill in for him when he leaves the floor.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

I'm a British person with Indian heritage, giving me a vantage point over two countries with radically different feelings towards voice notes.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

Jane and I head back to our stage-side vantage point.

From "Will Grayson, Will Grayson" by John Green and David Levithan

Related Words

• angle
• perspective
• point of view
• slant
• viewpoint