vista — a pleasing view, especially one seen through a long, narrow opening
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a pleasing view, especially one seen through a long, narrow opening
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvɪstə/
Example Sentences
- From the coffee shop window, I enjoyed a perfect vista of people slipping on the icy sidewalk.
- The university campus offers a stunning vista of knowledge and student debt.
- The hiking trail revealed breathtaking vistas at every turn.
vista
NOUN[/ˈvɪstə/]
a pleasing view, especially one seen through a long, narrow opening
a pleasing view, especially one seen through a long, narrow opening
After a peaceful siesta, what a vista of the village fiesta!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Vista derives from Italian 'vista', which evolved from the Latin past participle 'visus' of 'videre' (to see). The term became widely used during the Italian Renaissance to emphasize beautiful views and vistas in garden and architectural design.
Breakdown
vista (sight, view) comes from Latin visus, the past participle of videre (to see), literally meaning 'seen' or 'that which is seen'.
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📝Examples
“From the coffee shop window, I enjoyed a perfect vista of people slipping on the icy sidewalk.”
“The university campus offers a stunning vista of knowledge and student debt.”
“The hiking trail revealed breathtaking vistas at every turn.”
“Graduation opened new vistas of opportunity for the students.”
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