Observatory

/əbˈzɝvətɔɹi/ noun

noun ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A place where stars, planets and other celestial bodies are observed, usually through a telescope; also place for observing meteorological or other natural phenomena.
  2. 2
    a structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings wordnet
  3. 3
    A lookout (vantage point with a view of the surrounding area)
  4. 4
    a building designed and equipped to observe astronomical phenomena wordnet

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astronomical facilityastronomical observatoryastronomical telescopebeaconbelvederebleachers

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"That observatory stands in a good location."

Etymology

Borrowed from French observatoire.

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