English Explanatory Dictionary

observatory

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A place where stars, planets and other celestial bodies are observed, usually through a telescope; also place for observing meteorological or other natural phenomena.
A lookout (vantage point with a view of the surrounding area)

Pronunciation

/əbˈzɜːvət(ə)ɹi/ /əbˈzɝvətɔɹi/ en-us-observatory.ogg /əbzəˈveʈ(ɵ)ri/ /ˈɔbzə(r)ˌveʈ(ɵ)ri/

Word forms

observatory observatories

Etymology

Borrowed from French observatoire.

Synonyms

observatorium

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