vantage

noun

van·​tage ˈvan-tij How to pronounce vantage (audio)
Synonyms of vantage
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

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Examples of vantage in a Sentence

the vantage had all been ours for the first half of the contest
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More recently that vantage has seemed to change. — Joe Toscano, Forbes.com, 18 June 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 Instead, poor Jack is burdened with the task of telling the story of Willie Stark’s rise from the vantage of Willie Stark’s fall. — Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 12 May 2026 Although the darkest, clearest skies can be found farther south, SkyBoma’s vantage over the endless bush offers remarkable celestial views. — Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for vantage

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

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The first known use of vantage was in the 14th century

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“Vantage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vantage. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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vantage

noun
van·​tage ˈvant-ij How to pronounce vantage (audio)
: a position giving advantage or a wide view

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