vantage

noun

van·​tage ˈvan-tij 

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

Phrases

to the vantage

obsolete : in addition

Synonyms

• advantage
• better
• bulge
• catbird seat
• drop
• edge
• high ground
• inside track
• jump
• pull
• stead
• upper hand
• whip hand

Examples of vantage in a Sentence

the vantage had all been ours for the first half of the contest

Recent Examples on the Web

The author who writes after great catastrophe frequently assumes the angel’s position: Many historical novels float above history, bearing witness but drawing simple lessons, or casting dogmatic judgment, from the safe vantage of the present. —Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 24 Mar. 2025

Or viewed from the opposite vantage, time no longer seems real. —Jonathon Keats, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025

As winners of the inaugural Hexagon Cup, Team AD/vantage looks to continue acing the opportunities that come with padel’s growth. —Vitas Carosella, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025

The total lunar eclipse that unveiled a reddish blood moon overnight to nearly half of Earth looked a bit different from the vantage of our celestial neighbor. —Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025

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

Phrases Containing vantage

• coign of vantage
• vantage point

Rhymes for vantage

• advantage
• disadvantage

Kids Definition

vantage

noun

van·​tage ˈvant-ij 

: a position giving advantage or a wide view