Definition of observatory

"observatory" in the noun sense

1. observatory

a building designed and equipped to observe astronomical phenomena

2. lookout, observation tower, lookout station, observatory

a structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings

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Quotations for observatory

The soul without imagination is what an observatory would be without a telescope. [ Beecher ]

The narrow sectarian cannot read astronomy with impunity. The creeds of his church shrivel like dried leaves at the door of the observatory. [ Emerson ]

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Scrabble® Letter Score: 19

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observatory in Words With Friends™

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Words With Friends™ Letter Score: 20

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Words within the letters of observatory

2 letter words in observatory (15 words)

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3 letter words in observatory (57 words)

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4 letter words in observatory (108 words)

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7 letter words in observatory (31 words)

8 letter words in observatory (2 words)

aborters overstay

9 letter words in observatory (1 word)

overroast

11 letter words in observatory (1 word)

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Words containing the sequence observatory

Words that start with observatory (1 word)

observatory

Words with observatory in them (1 word)

observatory

Words that end with observatory (1 word)

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Word Growth involving observatory

Shorter words in observatory

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