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

Two notable areas where the Pixel 9 excels are videos and panoramas. —Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 21 Aug. 2024

The rover delivered a stunning panorama of the area in March. —Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024

Whether hidden on steep mountain slopes or isolated atop buttes in the desert, these steep villages offer breathtaking panoramas. —Noelann Bourgade, Architectural Digest, 3 Aug. 2024

In the warped panorama of American politics, many believe a two-party system is antithetical to actual progress and tangible change. —Jason Parham, WIRED, 2 Aug. 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