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

Apple reportedly also plans to add a new app to the headset, enabling users to view spatial content specifically tailored to the device, capture 3D images, and view panoramas. —Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 16 Feb. 2025

The journey takes you through the structure’s hollow legs and ends at a viewing platform with a panorama of the Mississippi River and its many bridges below. —Graham Averill, Outside Online, 21 Jan. 2025

For the adventurous, a hike up Ma Peggy rewards determined trekkers with a stunning 360-degree panorama from its summit—a vista that makes every step worthwhile. —Melissa Noel, Essence, 15 Jan. 2025

Carlson’s works are panoramas, comprising individual paper panels that, hung together, sometimes sweep 15 feet across the wall. —Jeremy Lybarger, ARTnews.com, 6 Jan. 2025

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