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

That’s not to mention the iconic Blue Ridge Parkway and the bucket list-worthy trifecta of mountains called the Peaks of Otter, each of which lead to scenic summits for far-reaching panoramas. —Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025

The Clérigos Tower offers one of the best panoramas in the city after a climb of more than 200 steps. —AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025

This beloved sunrise spot allures nature lovers with east-facing panoramas that delight during supermoon season. —Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 1 Oct. 2025

After a last scramble over huge slabs of marble, the view opens up onto an epic panorama of the large performance space, perched on the city’s highest point. —Barry Neild, CNN Money, 23 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