HyperDic: observatory

English > 2 senses of the word observatory:
NOUNartifactobservatorya building designed and equipped to observe / observe astronomical phenomena
artifactobservatory, lookout, observation tower, lookout stationa structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings
observatory > pronunciation
Soundsahbzer'vahtao.riy
Rhymesaccusatory ... zealotry: 432 rhymes with riy...
English > observatory: 2 senses > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA building designed and equipped to observe / observe astronomical phenomena.
Broaderbuilding, edificeA structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
Spanishobservatorio
Catalanobservatori
English > observatory: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningA structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings.
Synonymslookout, observation tower, lookout station
Narrowerobservation domelookout consisting of a dome-shaped observatory
widow's walkA lookout atop a coastal house
Broaderstructure, constructionA thing constructed
Spanishatalaya, observatorio
Catalanobservatori

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