wide-angle

adjective

wide-an·​gle ˈwīd-ˈaŋ-gəl How to pronounce wide-angle (audio)
1
: having or covering an angle of view wider than the ordinary
used especially of lenses of shorter than normal focal length
2
: having, involving the use of, or relating to a wide-angle lens
a wide-angle shot

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The Arlo Pro 2K 6th Gen Camera System anchors its security on four wireless 2K HDR cameras, providing a 160-degree wide-angle view and 12x digital zoom. Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 16 June 2026 For situational awareness, the system includes four high-resolution wide-angle cameras with infrared capability, providing 360-degree coverage in day, night, and low-visibility conditions. Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026 Low apertures can also help if devices are capable, as can wide-angle lenses on traditional cameras. Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026 As Psyche zoomed past the red planet, its cameras captured a wide-angle overhead view of Mars’ southern polar ice cap. Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for wide-angle

Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of wide-angle was in 1865

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“Wide-angle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wide-angle. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.

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