English noun: observatory | |||
1. | observatory (artifact) a building designed and equipped to observe astronomical phenomena | ||
Broader (hypernym) | building, edifice | ||
2. | observatory (artifact) a structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings | ||
Synonyms | lookout, lookout station, observation tower | ||
Broader (hypernym) | construction, structure | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | observation dome, widow's walk | ||