observatory

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Pronunciation

/əbˈzɜːvət(ə)ɹi/ (UK)

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/əbˈzɜːvət(ə)ɹi/ (UK) · /əbˈzɝvətɔɹi/ (US) · /əbzəˈveʈ(ɵ)ri/ · /ˈɔbzə(r)ˌveʈ(ɵ)ri/

Definition of observatory

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

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.

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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)

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Borrowed from French observatoire.

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