vantage

American  

[van-tij, vahn-] / ˈvæn tɪdʒ, ˈvɑn- /

noun

1. a position, condition, or place affording some advantage or a commanding view.

2. an advantage or superiority.

   the vantage of wisdom that often comes with age.

3. British. advantage.

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vantage British  

/ ˈvɑːntɪdʒ /

noun

1. a state, position, or opportunity affording superiority or advantage

2. superiority or benefit accruing from such a position, state, etc

3. tennis short for advantage

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Other Word Forms

• vantageless adjective

Etymology

Origin of vantage

1250–1300; Middle English < Anglo-French, aphetic variant of avantage advantage

Example Sentences

But from today’s vantage point, it seems obvious that the movement changed society for the far better.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

"It gives us what you might call a stereo perspective -- two different vantage points simultaneously."

From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 2026

They climbed the steps normally occupied solely by Scots and waited in their lofty vantage points for the Grand Slam champions-to-be.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

“I think from our vantage point, and just from a societal standpoint, anything that blurs the line between financial investing and gambling, especially for a young and vulnerable population, is really dangerous.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

From this vantage point he could see through the ridgeline trees to the encampment and the river in the distance.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker

Related Words

• advantage