Having a view of something from above, or positioned so as to look out over an area.
“There is a balcony overlooking the busy street below.”
“The restaurant has a terrace overlooking the lake.”
Use this word when describing a scene set on a balcony, hill, or upper floor with a view below — it's common in CELPIP Task 3 pictures showing scenic or outdoor settings and adds variety beyond simple location phrases.
Synonyms: facing, with a view of, looking out over