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

• view

Examples of panorama in a Sentence

we admired the breathtaking panorama from the top of the mountain

Recent Examples on the Web

The two largest rams were lying down, seemingly enjoying their cuds and the panorama of Bear Canyon and the rugged San Andres Mountains that stretched beyond them. —Tim Kelly, Outdoor Life, 4 Sep. 2025

Meanwhile, the Hotel Gabrielli has just reopened after a renovation, and its rooftop offers a stunning panorama of the iconic canals. —Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025

Other advanced features include Hohem’s companion Joy app, which unlocks one-tap panoramas, Hitchcock-style dolly-zooms and CloneMe templates. —Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025

Even when the ocean isn’t part of your view at Terranea, the green hills, rocky cliffs, and abundant vegetation create stunning panoramas in every direction. —Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 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

Rhymes for panorama

• diorama
• trichogramma
• gamma
• grama
• gramma

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