Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for observatory. Search instead for observatorier.
Definitions

observatory

[uhb-zur-vuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] / əbˈzɜr vəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /
NOUN
watchtower
Synonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Although the mission's main scientific goals focus on dark energy, dark matter, and planets beyond our solar system, researchers expect the observatory to support a wide range of astronomical discoveries.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

The commission said last week it would establish a "fuel observatory" to track EU production, imports, exports and stock levels of transport fuels.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

King Charles has visited a new UK Space Agency observatory and launched a project to track space debris on the final day of his royal visit to Bermuda.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

In the 1890s, long-simmering dreams of an inhabited Mars found a foothold in the U.S., fanned by wealthy astronomer Percival Lowell, who built an Arizona observatory.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

"Inside was a fine new lens for the observatory, from Myr by the look of it. The lenscrafters of Myr are without equal."

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin




Vocabulary lists containing observatory


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "observatory" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com