Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > O Synonyms of observatory Find synonyms for: Noun 1. observatory, building, edifice usage: a building designed and equipped to observe astronomical phenomena 2. lookout, observation tower, lookout station, observatory, structure, construction usage: a structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of observatory (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Hanukkah Origins of the Christmas Holiday Jewish Holidays, 2010-2030 (A.M. 5770-5791) Western Christian Holidays, 2010-2030 Krampus: The Christmas Devil Kwanzaa ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: demagogue Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language