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observatory

/əbˈzɝvətɔɹi/noun5 syllables

Observatory means: a structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings.

Synonyms for observatory4

noun, as in a structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings

lookout, observation tower, lookout station

also used for observatory

observatorium

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What does observatory mean?2

noun

1

a structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings

2

a building designed and equipped to observe astronomical phenomena

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with observatory?1

five syllables

Show 1 near rhymes
purgatory

Observatory in a sentence

  • Benedito's date was into astronomy, so they went to an observatory.Amastan
  • A regional observatory will be directed to monitor the execution of the plan.witbrock
  • He built an observatory to study the stars.Source_VOA
  • The observatory also possesses multiple smaller telescopes and ancillary equipment.CM
  • Robert headed to the observatory to count the stars.Amastan
  • While living on his island, Brahe built a castle and an observatory.Hybrid
  • That observatory stands in a good location.unknown
  • The observatory has a good location.magnificentgoddess

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Forms of observatory

as a noun

plural
observatories