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 of panorama

• view

Examples of panorama in a Sentence

we admired the breathtaking panorama from the top of the mountain

Recent Examples on the Web

The embroidered panorama depicting the last successful invasion of England goes on public display at the British Museum this week, back on British soil for the first time since the 11th century. — ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026

The jail, a beige 12-story obelisk, overlooks all of downtown Las Vegas – a Bosch-in-the-sunbelt panorama. — Jeff Weiss, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026

The wellness and meditation center at Qasr Al Sarab by Anantara is nestled on the edge of the resort, a sanctuary that opens to an uninterrupted panorama of the golden Liwa Desert. — Jasreen Mayal Khanna, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026

For sweeping views, climb Sugarloaf Mountain or hike the rockier route up Hogback Mountain, which gives a nice panorama of Lake Superior. — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

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