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overlook

overlook

11 4.6
A high place by a road where you can see a wide area below
  • noun
  • /ˈoʊvərˌlʊk/
  • US
translation icon : mirador
  • And as we approached the overlook point, it rained harder and harder.

Examples

  • The 360-acre park surrounding the Royal Gorge provides numerous scenic overlooks, enabling you to get the pictures you want.

    Academic text (1994)
  • There are several paved pathways to overlooks at or near the summit.

    Blog text (20)
  • We can camp at that overlook.

  • Have you ever been to the Overlook?

  • Stop at the Visitor Center and walk out to the overlook to get a fine view of the bridge.

    Academic text (2001)
  • The second feature of Arcadia is a scenic overlook north of town.

    Blog text (17)
  • You'll arrive at the scenic overlook in 21 minutes.

  • A rustic stone wall lined the edge of the overlook.

    Academic text (2005)
  • At an elevation of nearly 3,000 feet, this beautiful overlook offers a panoramic view of the entire Malibu Coast.

  • We can camp at the scenic overlook by the river where the view is breathtaking.

Synonyms

lookout
vsoverlook
24 3.4

A high place where you can see far across the land

is mainly a scenic viewing spot rather than a guarded watch point
heights
vsoverlook
1 2.3

A high place that gives a wide view of the area

is an elevated spot often by paths for seeing wide areas below
observation tower
vsoverlook
1 4.2

A tall building that lets you see far across the land or sea for sightseeing

is usually a natural roadside high spot not a constructed viewing structure

Antonyms

1.0

A low area of land between hills or mountains often with a river running through it

low
130 1.0

The point when something is at its smallest level

Idioms

Easy to notice because it is large, bright, or strong

How High

overlook
  • US
11 4.6
ridge
276 3.4
hill
1.0
low
22 1.0

Surface Forms

overlook singular
overlooks plural

Etymology

Overlook comes from the parts over ('above') and look ('to see'), so an overlook is a high place where you can 'look over' a wide area.