vis·ta
(vĭśtə)
[Italian from feminine past participle of vedere, to see, from Latin vidēre.]
noun
- A distant view or prospect, especially one seen through an opening, as between rows of buildings or trees.
- An avenue or other passage affording such a view.
- An awareness of a range of time, events, or subjects; a broad mental view: “the deep and sweeping vistas these pioneering critics opened up” (Arthur C. Danto)
derivatives
- viśtaed
- adjective
Vis·ta
(vĭśtə)
- An unincorporated community of southern California north of San Diego. It is a resort and agricultural area.
VISTA
(vĭśtə)
abbreviation
- Volunteers In Service To America