vantage point

Definition

A place or position affording a good view.

Example Sentences

• "The hill provided the troops an excellent vantage point to scout for the enemy."
• "The chants drifting down from the hillside came from a position among the trees from where half the pitch could be seen. That apart, however, the only other vantage point came from the balconies of high-rise flats next door."
• "It may be difficult for us to understand the motivations of these people from our 21st century vantage point."