overlook
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4.6
- noun
- /ˈoʊvərˌlʊk/
- US
- And as we approached the overlook point, it rained harder and harder.
Examples
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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.
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Have you ever been to the Overlook?
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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.
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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.
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We can camp at the scenic overlook by the river where the view is breathtaking.
Synonyms
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2.3
A high place that gives a wide view of the area
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3.4
A high place where you can see far across the land
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4.2
A tall building that lets you see far across the land or sea for sightseeing
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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.