noun
belvedere
BEHL-vih-deer
noun
1
A raised structure, tower, or gallery built to enjoy a scenic view.
"They climbed to the belvedere for a sweeping view of the valley."
How to Use Belvedere
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small building or platform positioned specifically to take in a nice view.
Word Forms
Belvedered past tense, belvederes plural, Belvederes singular
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Etymology
Borrowed from Italian belvedere, literally "beautiful view."