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Definition of vista

vista

/ˈvɪs.tə/
vis · ta
Plural:vistas
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Adjective:vistaed
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vista Lexical Profile

vista Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A pleasing view, especially one seen through a long, narrow opening such as between rows of trees or buildings, or a wide, sweeping landscape.

Example

"The hiking trail opened up to reveal a breathtaking vista of the snow-capped mountain range."

2

A mental view or vision of a wide range of future possibilities, events, or memories.

Example

"Recent breakthroughs in quantum computing have opened up new vistas for scientific research."

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• Rhymes for vista

• Nearby Words

visitor
visor
visored
vista
vistula
visual
visualizable

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-17th century from Italian 'vista', meaning 'view' or 'sight', from the feminine past participle of 'vedere' ('to see'), which derives from Latin 'videre'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Vista. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/vista
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