Observatory

Pronunciation: /əbˈzɜːrvəˌtɔːri/

Definitions of observatory

noun A building or place equipped and used for making observations of astronomical, meteorological, or other natural phenomena.

Example Sentences

A1 I visited an observatory to look at the stars.

A2 The observatory had a large telescope for viewing celestial bodies.

B1 The observatory offers guided tours for visitors interested in astronomy.

B2 Researchers at the observatory discovered a new comet in the night sky.

C1 The observatory's advanced technology allows for detailed observations of distant galaxies.

C2 The observatory collaborates with international institutions on groundbreaking research projects.

Examples of observatory in a Sentence

formal The astronomers used the observatory to study the movement of the stars.

informal Let's go check out the observatory and see if we can spot any cool planets.

slang The observatory is where all the star-gazers hang out.

figurative The new telescope acted as an observatory for the CEO to keep an eye on the company's progress.

Grammatical Forms of observatory

• plural: observatories
• comparative: more observatory
• superlative: most observatory
• present tense: observe
• future tense: will observe
• perfect tense: have observed
• continuous tense: is observing
• singular: observatory
• positive degree: observatory
• infinitive: to observe
• gerund: observing
• participle: observed

Origin and Evolution of observatory

First Known Use: 1675 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'observatory' originated from Latin, specifically from the word 'observatorium' which means a place for observing.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a building or place equipped for observing celestial bodies and phenomena, the word 'observatory' has evolved to also refer to any place or structure used for observing or studying various subjects, not limited to astronomy.