panorama

noun

pan·​o·​rama ˌpa-nə-ˈra-mə  -ˈrä- 

1

a

: cyclorama sense 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

Synonyms

• command
• lookout
• outlook
• perspective
• prospect
• view
• vista

Examples of panorama in a Sentence

we admired the breathtaking panorama from the top of the mountain

Recent Examples on the Web

Users can also view all life-size versions of their photos and videos, including panoramas that can expand and wrap around the user for an immersive experience. —Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 12 June 2024

Something that should complete the panorama as perfectly as a splash of Angostura bitters in a Manhattan cocktail. —Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 13 May 2024

To account for this evolving and increasingly complex panorama, faculty and program directors at IEGPA engage in innovation and renovation of our academic programs and curricula. —Foreign Affairs, 4 Oct. 2023

Three levels of decks show off the jaw-dropping lake panoramas. —David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 29 May 2024

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

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