panorama

noun

pan·​o·​rama ˌpa-nə-ˈra-mə How to pronounce panorama (audio) -ˈrä- How to pronounce panorama (audio)
1
b
: a picture exhibited a part at a time by being unrolled before the spectator
2
a
: an unobstructed or complete view of an area in every direction
provides a panorama of the entire bay
b
: a comprehensive presentation of a subject
a panorama of American history
c
: range
faced a panorama of problems
3
: a mental picture of a series of images or events

Examples of panorama in a Sentence

we admired the breathtaking panorama from the top of the mountain
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Take the view: a sweeping, cinematic panorama of Los Angeles, framed with intention. Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025 From the elevated overlook, visitors have an incredible view of a bare panorama that holds the remains of many extinct species dating back 5 million years. Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025 What Is the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment? Shining anode plane assemblies dominate this panorama of the 35-ton-capacity prototype cryostat for LBNF/DUNE. Discover Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025 Others struggle to clarify a long-view geopolitical panorama, with a specific subject or conflict as the viewfinder. Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for panorama

Word History

Etymology

pan- + Greek hórāma "something seen, sight, spectacle," from horā-, stem of horân "to look, see" + -ma, resultative noun suffix — more at ware entry 2

First Known Use

1791, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of panorama was in 1791

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“Panorama.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/panorama. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

panorama

noun
pan·​ora·​ma
ˌpan-ə-ˈram-ə,
-ˈräm-
1
: a picture shown a part at a time by being unrolled before the spectator
2
: a full and clear view in every direction
3
: a complete presentation of a subject
panoramic
-ˈram-ik
adjective

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