Observatory Definition

əb-zûrvə-tôrē
observatories
noun
observatories
A building equipped for scientific observation, esp. such a building with a large telescope for astronomical research.
Webster's New World
An institution for such research.
Webster's New World
Any building or place providing an extensive view of the surrounding terrain.
Webster's New World

A place where stars, planets and other celestial bodies are observed, usually through a telescope.

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Other Word Forms of Observatory

Noun

Singular:
observatory
Plural:
observatories

Origin of Observatory

  • French observatoire (influenced by conservatory) from observer to observe from Old French observe

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From the participle stem of Latin observāre +"Ž -ory.

    From Wiktionary

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