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

At Red Ledges, in Utah’s Heber Valley, luxury begins with the panorama—the beauty of the Wasatch and Uinta Mountains that surround the 2,000-acre private community. —Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025

Adjoining the space, a generous outdoor terrace invites guests to linger over lunch or a glass of wine while taking in the panorama. —New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2025

Use the Wolfgangseer Advent ferry service to Christmas market-hopping and take in a beautiful panorama of sparkling lights reflected in Lake Wolfgang. —Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 18 Oct. 2025

At Grandview Point, once the site of a 19th-century copper mine, visitors can enjoy sweeping panoramas and access the rugged Grandview Trail, originally built to haul ore out of the canyon. —Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 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