viewing platform

Meaning

A raised structure or area designed to give visitors an elevated, unobstructed view of a scenic spot, landmark, or cityscape. It is often found at tourist attractions like skyscrapers, canyons, or nature reserves.

Examples

• We took the elevator to the 86th floor to reach the outdoor viewing platform.

  We took the elevator to the 86th floor to reach the outdoor viewing platform.

• The national park has built a wooden viewing platform overlooking the waterfall.

  The national park has built a wooden viewing platform overlooking the waterfall.

• From the viewing platform, you can see the entire city skyline stretching out before you.

  From the viewing platform, you can see the entire city skyline stretching out before you.

• Tickets to the tower's viewing platform must be booked online in advance.

  Tickets to the tower's viewing platform must be booked online in advance.

• It was so windy up on the viewing platform that I could barely hold my camera still.

  It was so windy up on the viewing platform that I could barely hold my camera still.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ We went to the view platform to see the lake.

  ✓ We went to the viewing platform to see the lake.

  'View' is a noun or verb here; the correct compound noun uses the gerund form 'viewing platform'.

• ✗ The hotel has a great platform of view on the roof.

  ✓ The hotel has a great viewing platform on the roof.

  'Platform of view' is a literal translation from other languages. In English, use the standard compound noun 'viewing platform'.

Related Expressions

Practice

• The botanical garden features a glass ___ suspended over the forest canopy.

  💡 A raised structure built for looking at scenery

  Show answer

  viewing platform

• If you want the best photos of the canyon, head up to the wooden ___.

  💡 An elevated structure designed for tourists to admire the view

  Show answer

  viewing platform